The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

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A Case Report of Threatened Abortion And Placenta Previa Treated Twice With Korean Medical Hospitalization

임신 중 절박유산과 전치태반으로 두 차례 한방 입원치료를 받은 임산부 환자 증례보고

  • Cho, Si-Yoon (Dept. of Obestetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, DaeJeon University) ;
  • Park, Eun-Ji (Dept. of Obestetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, DaeJeon University) ;
  • Yoo, Jeong-Eun (Dept. of Obestetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, DaeJeon University)
  • 조시윤 (대전대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실) ;
  • 박은지 (대전대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실) ;
  • 유정은 (대전대학교 한의과대학 부인과학교실)
  • Received : 2020.08.07
  • Accepted : 2020.08.16
  • Published : 2020.09.01
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report the treatment progress of a pregnant women who were treated with Korean medical hospitalization due to threatened abortion in first trimester and plecenta previa in second trimester during pregnancy. Methods: A 36-year-old pregnant woman was hospitalized twice at 9 and 19 weeks of pregnancy due to threatened abortion in first trimester and plecenta previa in second trimester. The patient was prescribed Korean Medicine(Gamidanggui-san, Gamibosaeng-tang) and treated with acupuncture, moxa. Global Assessment(G/A) of bleeding volume and frequency, Numerical Rating Scale(NRS) of abdominal pain, Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) of symptoms was assessed during hospitalization days. Results: Amounts of bleeding, abdominal pain decreased, and other symptoms improved during hospitalization days. The patient maintained her pregnancy until 31st gestational week and gave a birth by Cesarean section. After giving birth, mother and infant are both in good health. Conclusions: This study suggests Korean medicine treatment has effectively reduced uterine bleeding and helped maintain pregnancy.

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