• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.145-153
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• 2010

Purpose: Sjogren's syndrome is a type of autoimmune disease and characterized by the keratoconjunctivitis sicca, xerostomia, dryness of mouth & eyes and rheumatoid arthritis or another connective tissue disease. In the Traditional Korean Medicine, there is few report to diagnose and treat Sjogren's syndrome. Methods: The subject was a typical Sjogren's syndrome in 48-year old women whose complaints were dryness of mouth and eyes, severe general myalgia. The author treated her with acupuncture and herbal medicine therapy, then evaluated with MMQ score, XQS grade and VAS score on a regular basis. Results: After treatment, clinical symptoms were improved, MMQ score and XQS grade were decreased. Conclusion: The Traditional Korean Medical Therapy combined acupuncture with herbal medicine relieves the symptom of Sjogren's syndrome.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.213-220
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• 2010

Purpose: To report the effect of oriental medicine on a infertile patient with endometriosis diagnosed as a IVF case due to pelvic adhesion. Methods: The patient who had infertility problem with pelvic adhesion from endometriosis in spite of 2 times of IVF trials was treated with the oriental medicine such as herbal medication, herbal acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, and so forth. Results: After the oriental medical treatments, the patient could give a natural birth to a healthy baby. Conclusion: This case report shows that the oriental medical treatment is effective for treating infertility of endometriosis with pelvic adhesion.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.127-142
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze the research trends using manual therapy in obstetrics and gynecological diseases. Methods: We searched for studies that performed manual therapy on diseases related to obstetrics and gynecology. All relevant papers were selected and extracted to be analyzed. Results: 12 Randomized controlled trials, 8 cases, 3 pilot studies, 3 non-comparative studies, and 1 before-after comparative study were collected. The study subjects, results, techniques of manual therapy used were analyzed. There were studies related to pregnancy-related symptoms, postpartum pain, dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, sexual dysfunction, and childbirth. Conclusions: It has been found that various manual therapies can be used for obstetrics and gynecological diseases.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.112-119
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• 2011

Objectives: This study is to report the effect of oriental medicine on a cervical incompetence patient. Methods: The effectiveness of surgical cerclage in the cervical incompetence have had prolonged controversy. Herbal medicine was given to a cervical incompetence patient whom was suggested surgical cerclage. The patient was a 40-year-old female and treated with Dojeukgangki-tang gagambang. Results: After oriental herbal treatment, the clinical symptom of a cervical incompetence was improved and maintained, the patient was delivered in 38 weeks through cesarian section. Conclusions: Oriental herbal medicine and treatment have possibility to be a useful alternative to the surgical cerclage on cervical incompetence on the basis of more persistent study.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.120-125
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• 2011

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effectiveness of oriental medicine on genital eczema. Methods: The Yongdamsagan-tang was used for relieving pruritus, skin flare and the other symptoms. The efficacy of treatment was evaluated with inspection and patient's report. Results: After treatments, the symptoms of genital and hand eczema were improved and the patient has not reoccurred. Conclusions: This case report shows that the herbal medication relieves the pruritus, skin flare and the other symptoms caused by genital eczema.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.229-237
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• 2007

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report the clinical application of traditional korean medicine(TKM) treatment to hyeolheopungyeol type of dermatoses gravidarum. Methods: We experienced four patients who had been suffering from itching, plaque, erythema during pregnancy. They had already been treated with antihistamine or ointment, but they were not improved. We diagnosed their case as hyeolheopungyeol type of dermatoses gravidarum, and treated with sopungsan-gaml. Results: After TKM treatment, itching, plaque and erythema were alleviated or resolved. And they gave birth to a healthy baby. Conclusion: The results indicate that TKM, sopungsan-gami can be effective for the management of hyeolheopungyeol type of dermatoses gravidarum.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.238-245
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• 2007

Purpose: In postpartum period, women are very weak and liable to various diseases. So postpartum care is very important. But excessive heating and sweating cause postpartum diseases. Methods: The patient in this case, 37 years-old female was in Kyunghee University East-West neo medical center for 8days(27th/Oct/2006 - 3rd/Nov/2006). Her chief complains when she was admitted in the hospital were sweating, chilling, and mild dizziness. These symptoms were caused by excessive heating and sweating. We thought that her condition was deficiency of Qi. After giving her the therapies with herb medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion, her symptoms got almost disappeared and her condition got better. Results: After the oriental medical treatment, the clinical symptom of postpartum disease was improved. Conclusion: This case study shows that excessive heating and sweating cause postpartum diseases and the oriental medical therapy is effective in treating postpartum disease. And the guideline of postpartum care is needed.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.189-196
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• 2014

Objectives: This study was reported to confirm the effect of Sobokchugeo-tang (SC) on complications of post-hysterecomy. Methods: Four women who were operated a hysterectomy within a month were enrolled in this study. They complained of abdominal pain, lumbago, both leg numbness, dizziness, etc. And received oriental treatments to decrease pain and improve the symptoms. Sobokchugeo-tang 3 times a day was prescribed, their complcation were decreased compared with first visit. Results: A hysterecomy can lead to comlications. They complained of various symptoms. After the treatment, abdominal pain, both leg numbness were rapidly decreased and lumbago, dizziness were improved too. Conclusions: These clinical cases indicated that sobokchugeo-tang was effective in the treatment of women who undertaken a hysterecomy.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.179-199
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• 2008

Purpose: To clarify the influence of "Dongeuibogam" on three important medical books "Euimunbogam", "Jaejungshinpyeon" and "Bangyakhabpyeon", in Chosun Dynasty. Methods: To examine and compare the three medical books, with "Uterus" and "Gynecology" part in "Dongeuibogam" to investigate effects of theories and prescriptions of "Dongeuibogam" upon gynecology. Results: Firstly, "Dongeuibogam" positively and practically reestablished the medical books existing at that time and made the high use of them in practice. Secondly, the three medical books mostly follows the formation of "Pomun" and "Buinmum" in "Dongeuibogam". thirdly, the three medical books inclusively accepted the theory and prescriptions of "Dongeuibogam" and made use of them actively in practice. Furthermore they developed other points of view in 'disease pattern identification and treatment'(辨證施治). Conclusion: "Dongeuibogam" had great influence upon gynecology in the medical books at the latter term of Chosun dynasty. "Dongeuibogam" also have had huge influence upon the clinical practice in gynecology until now by making the foundation of gynecology in traditional Korean medicine.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.245-256
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• 2008

Purpose: Bell's palsy is a peripheral facial palsy of unknown etiology. During pregnancy, there is an increased incidence of Bell's palsy. Due to the nature of pregnancy, it is unlikely to treat Bell's palsy during pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to report on 3 patients with Bell's palsy during pregnancy, who improved by oriental medical treatment. Methods: The patients who had Bell's palsy during pregnancy were treated with oriental medical treatment such as herbal medication and acupuncture therapy. House-Brackmann facial nerve grading system was used to estimate the efficacy of these treatments. Results: After the oriental medical treatment, the clinical symptoms of Bell's palsy during pregnancy were improved. Conclusion: This case study shows that the oriental medical therapy is effective in treating Bell's palsy during pregnancy. Further systematic studies and specific guidelines of Bell's palsy during pregnancy would be of much value.