Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine (동의생리병리학회지)

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A Case Report of Vaginitis in Menopausal Woman Treated by Herbal Medicine

한약치료로 호전된 폐경 여성 환자의 질염 1례

  • Ik-Han Ryu (Department of Korean Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospital of Sang-Ji University)
  • 류익한 (상지대학교 부속한방병원 한방부인과)
  • Received : 2023.11.10
  • Accepted : 2024.01.15
  • Published : 2024.02.25
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to report the effects of Korean medicine treatment, especially herbal medicine on vaginitis in menopausal woman. The patient suffered from vaginitis was treated with herbal medicine such as Yongdamsagan-tang and Jibaekjihwang-tang. The effect of treatment was evaluated through questionnaire. After treatment, symptoms of vaginitis were reduced. This case report shows that herbal medicine treatment may be effective for vaginitis.

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