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KMID : 0363320220430050940
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2022 Volume.43 No. 5 p.940 ~ p.950
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Case Report of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms (Heat Flashes and Sleep Disorders) in a Middle-Aged Female Patient Treated with Korean Medicine
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Park Jin-Hun
Kim So-Won
Kim Sang-Yoon
Wang Yen-Min
Baek Gil-Geun
Yun Sang-Hun
Kang Man-Ho
Park Sung-Hwan
Lee Hyung-Chul
Lim Yong-Ha
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Abstract
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Objectives:The purpose of this study is to report on the efficacy of Korean medical treatment for treating menopausal vasomotor symptoms (heat flashes and sleep disorders).
Methods:We treated a menopausal female patient with heat flashes and sleep disorders using Korean medical treatments (herbal medicines, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, moxibustion, and chuna). To evaluate the results of this treatment, we used Kupperman’s Index and the Numerical Rating Scale to measure heat flashes and total sleeping time, respectively. The patient’s general health status was evaluated using the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions Scale.
Results:We observed improvements in Kupperman’s Index, the Numerical Rating Scale, the patient’s total sleeping time, and the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions Scale following the treatments.
Conclusions:This study suggests that Korean medicine may be an effective treatment for menopausal vasomotor symptoms (heat flashes and sleep disorders).
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KEYWORD
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menopause, vasomotor symptoms, heat flashes, sleep disorder, Korean medical treatment, Cheongnijagam-tang
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