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KMID : 0644120060190020282
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2006 Volume.19 No. 2 p.282 ~ p.294
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A case report of the postpartum depression with Hominis Placenta Herbal acupuncture therapy
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Kim Jin-Woo
Cho Jin-Hyung
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of oriental treatments to postpartum depression
Methods : We treated the patient who had postpartum depression and visited Joong-hwa oriental hospital. The patient in this case, 36-years-old female, was admitted for 15days(161th/May/2005-30th/May/2005) due to postpartum depression which was measured by EPDS(Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) and BDI(Beck’’s depression Inventory). The symptoms of patient are insomnia, anxiety, palpitation, chest discomfort and depression. This patient was treated with Hominis Placenta Herbal acupuncture at CV4(Kwanwon, Guanyuan), CV6(Kihae, Qihai), B23(Shinsu, shenshu), GVl5(Amun, Yamen), herb medication, acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, moxa treatment, and so forth.
Results : As a result, symptoms are remarkably alleviated.
Conclusions : Hominis Placenta Herbal acupuncture is expected to have an effect on postpartum depression. After this, further approach and study on postpartum depression might be needed.
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KEYWORD
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postpartum depression, Hominis Placenta Herbal acupuncture, EPDS(Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale)
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