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KMID : 0644120060190030267
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2006 Volume.19 No. 3 p.267 ~ p.276
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A Clinical Study of Climacteric Symptoms after Hysterectomy
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Chung Min-Young
Sohn Young-Joo
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical application of Traditional Korean Medicine(TKM) treatment to climacteric symptoms after hysterectomy.
Methods : The patient was a 51-years-old woman who suffered from hot flush, arthralgia, fatigue et al after hysterectomy. The patient was treated by TKM such as herb medication and acupuncture therapy. And her health status was evaluated by Kupperman’’s index and Medical Outcome Study Short Form 36( SF-36).
Results : Climacteric symptoms after hysterectomy was reduced( Kupperman’’s index from 40 to 20). It got better that Physical Functioning(PF), General health(GH), Bodily pain(BP), Role limitation-Emotion(RE) and Mental Health(MH). So, it means that her health status was improved.
Conclusion : TKM is expected to have positive effects on climacteric symptoms after hysterectomy, and can be improve woman’’s health status after hysterectomy.
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KEYWORD
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Hysterectomy, climacteric symptoms, Traditional Korean Medicine(TKM)
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