• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.1-15
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• 2007

Purpose : This study was conducted to investigate the antimicrobial effects of herb for removing dampness and promoting urination against vaginal microbes. Methods : Staphylococcus aureus. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA), Candida albicans and Gardnerella vaginalis were used for vaginitis-induced microbes. Lactobacillus gasseri, Streptococcus spp. and Escherichia coil HB101 were used for normal vaginal florae. And herbs for removing dampness and promoting urination(Dianthi herbs. Tokoro Rhizoma, Saururi Herbs, Pyrrosiae Folium, Artemisiae Iwayomogii Herba, Plantaginis Semen, Tetrapanacis Medulla, Polygoni Avicularis Herba, Malvae Semen, Akebiae Caulis, Kochiae Fructus, Lygodii Spora) were used. Antimicrobial activities were estimated by the change of optical densities and colony test in vitro. Results : Plantaginis Semen, Artemisiae Iwayomogii Herba and Lygodii Spora had the antimicrobial susceptibility and selective toxicity against MRSA and Gardnerella vaginalis. Polygoni Avicularis Herba had the antimicrobial susceptibility and selective toxicity against Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA and Gardnerella vaginalis. Malvae Semen and Kochiae Fructus had the antimicrobial susceptibility and selective toxicity against MRSA. Dianthi Herba had the antimicrobial susceptibility and selective toxicity against Gardnerella vaginalis. Conclusion : According to these results, we can suggest that Plantaginis Semen, Artemisiae Iwayomogii Herba, Lygodii Spora, Polygoni Avicularis Herba, Malvae Semen, Kochiae Fructus and Dianthi Herba would be available to the antimicrobial agent for vaginitis-induced microbe in vitro.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.74-86
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• 2011

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine correlation between Heart Rate Variability and urine analysis of women with urinary disturbance. Methods: We studied 34 patients visiting ${\bigcirc}{\bigcirc}$hospital from January 2010 to September 2010. The subjects were categorized in two groups, symptom group (n=11) and no symptom group(n=23). We studied the difference of Heart Rate Variability and urine analysis between two groups by Student T-test and correlation between Heart Rate Variability and urine analysis by Pearson's correlation coefficient test using SPSS for windows (version 17.0). Results: Occult blood of symptom group was significantly higher than no symptom group. SDNN, TP and HF of symptom group was significantly lower than no symptom group. Occult blood and SDNN, occult blood and RMS-SD, occult blood and HF significantly showed negative correlation coefficient. pH and TP, pH and LF significantly showed positive correlation coefficient. Conclusion: The results suggest that urinary disturbance can be related to decreased activity of autonomic nervous system. Also urine from women with urinary disturbance tend to show higher occult blood.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.93-100
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose of this study is investigate the characters of DITI, HRV and Body composition analysis in Amenorrhea. Methods: We studied 47 patients visiting ○○ hospital from 1st October 2007 to 19st September 2009. The subjects were categorized in two groups, amenorrhea group(26) and normal group(21). We studied the difference of DITI, HRV and Body composition analysis between two groups by Mann-whitney test using SPSS for windows(version 12.0). Results: there is not statistically significant difference of DITI, HRV and BMI between amenorrhea group and normal group. But there is statistically significant difference of percent body fat and waist-hip ratio between amenorrhea group and normal group. Conclusion: Percent body fat and Waist-Hip ratio of amenorrhea groups is lower than normal groups. Percent body fat and Waist-Hip ratio can be diagnosis index.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.287-297
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• 2006

Purpose : Chronic pelvic pain(CPP) is a common gynecologic symptoms. Recent research has been directed towards understanding the pathology of CPP, but many questions have existed. And the study for treating CPP has been tried by various manners. A Korean medicine(KM) also try to treat a various methods for treatment of CPP. It is often that a pelvic pain is continue a post-hysterectomy or a operating of gynecology. We have a case of CPP treatment by KM that is a patient continue pain after post-ovarian cystectomy with laparoscopy. So we report a case on pelvic pain and complication of post-ovarian cystectomy with laparoscopy. Methods : A 44 years old woman, who suffered from chronic pelvic pain, dizziness, nausea, dyspepsia, general weakness, insomnia after ovarian cystectomy, was enrolled in this study. She received KM therapies such as herbal medicine, moxibustion, acupuncture for 4 weeks. Results : CPP and symptoms after ovarian cystectomy were reduced by KM therapies. Conclusion : 'The present study suggests that KM therapies have a significant effect on CPP and complications of post-ovarian cystectomy with laparoscopy.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.190-194
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• 2011

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture on breast keloid. Methods: The acupuncture was used for relieving pain and pruritus. The efficacy of treatment was evaluated with inspection and patient's report. Results: After treatment, the symptoms of breast keloid were improved. Conclusion: This case report shows that the acupuncture relieves the pain and pruritus caused by keloid.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.95-105
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find out the correlation among Shift Rotation, dysmenorrhea and digestion function. Methods: We conducted a questionnaire survey of 161 nurses about their menstruation and digestion function from several hospitals from Oct to Nov in 2009. Using chi-square test and pearson correlation, statistical analysis was made by SPSS 12.0. We significance level p-value was determined as 0.05. Results: 1. There was no significant correlation between Shift Rotation and the severity of dysmenorrhea. 2. There was statistically mild correlation between Shift Rotation and digestion power. 3. There was statistically mild correlation between dyspepsia and the severity of menstruation. Conclusion: From above results, we could conclude that Shift Rotation, dyspepsia had mild relation to menstruation.

• Journal of Oriental Medical Thermology
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.39-47
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• 2010

Purpose : Most pregnant women avoid laking medicine and acupuncture treatment because of its affect on the unborn baby. However, for a healthy pregnancy, appropriate treatments are needed. Until now, there hasn't been much research about acupuncture therapy on pregnant women in Korea. so we decided to review the kinds of research that have been done in the recent 10 years. Methods : We researched for papers associated with pregnancy and acupuncture. Type of research was limited to randomized controlled trials in the recent 10 years. Results : 58 papers were found. Researches associated with pregnancy and acupuncture could be divided into symptoms of pregnancy, childbirth, and infertility. General acupuncture treatment, acupressure band, and finger pressure therapy was used for morning sickness. General acupuncture treatment was most commonly used for pregnancy-related back pain. Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment were used for breech presentation. Conclusion : Further research needed for more acupuncture and moxibustion treatment in pregnant women.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.187-193
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• 2009

Purpose: This paper is aim to report the effects of Gamchosasim-tang(GCT) on the genital ulcer suggested Behcet's disease. Methods: The patient in this case was 45-year-old. The chief complains were genital ulcers, mouth ulcers, fatigue, skin lesions (hand site), eye discomfort. She was treated by GCT. The progress of symptoms were evaluated by visual analogue sclae. Results: After the treatments, genital ulcer pain and mouth ulcer pain disappeared, fatigue, skin lesions, eye discomfort decreased. Conclusion: This clinical case indicate that GCT is effective in treatment of the genital ulcers. And GCT is considered that good effect is to Behcet's disease.

• Journal of Oriental Medical Thermology
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.20-26
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• 2002

The flowing of Liver Qi upwards and outwards in all directions means importance especially for women because they are based on blood which is derived from Liver by the theory of oriental medicine. The function of Liver Qi is considered to be reflected at Rt. upper abdomen by meridian theory of oriental medicine. The body temperature was assesed ay DITI. Thermographic measurements were performed on 2 areas. All data were coded for computer analysis and significance were tested by unpaired T test. DITI revealed the significant hyperthermia of Rt. upper abdomen on the Liver Qi stagnation patients. These results suggest that the difference between upper and lower abdomen temperature is remarkably related to occurrence of Liver Qi stagnation. DITI may be favorable to the diagnosis and assessment of Liver Qi stagnation.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.192-202
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• 2005

Purpose : To investigate relation between Heart rate variability(HRV) and Kupperman's index. Methods : From 2004, 3, 15 to 2004, 4, 10, a total 18 female patients(age 40-61) was recruited. but 2 patients was excluded. one was under hormone raplacement therapy, the other was under drug treatment. We measured patient's HRV by SA-2000E(Medicore Co., Ltd., Korea), and they fulfilled kupperman's index and　qustionnaire.　Results : The mean age of patient was 50.13${\pm}$5.78 years. 6 of 16 patients was menopause, 12 of 16 patients had menstruation. half of 16 patients had a understanding about climacteric syndrome. Investigating relation between HRV and kupperman's index, kupperman's index had positive correlation with heart rate significantly. Kupperman's index had negative correlation with SDNN significantly. Kupperman's index had negative correlation with RMS-SD significantly. Conclusion : In this study, we presented relation between HRV and kupperman's index. Furthermore, large scale study is required.