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KMID : 0644120150280040106
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2015 Volume.28 No. 4 p.106 ~ p.117
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A Case Report of Endometriosis Patient: Evaluated by Total Symptom Distress and Short-From Endometriosis Health Profile Questionnaire
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Kim Se-Hwa
Hwang Deok-Sang
Lee Jin-Moo
Lee Kyung-Sub
Lee Chang-Hoon
Jang Jun-Bock
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study is to report the clinical effect of oriental medicine on a patient suffering from endometriosis with chronic pelvic pain and other accompanied various symptoms.
Methods: The 32 years old patient had suffered from endometriosis symptoms including pelvic pain, menstrual cramping, disuresia, and other pains over 8 years. The patient received herbal medication, acupuncture, abdominal moxibustion during 5 months of outpatient treatment. The clinical effects were evaluated through TSD
(Total Symptom Distress) and EHP-5 (Short-From Endometriosis Health Profile Questionnaire).
Results: The various clinical symptoms were improved during the treatment. The TSD and EHP-5 score also noticeably reduced.
Conclusions: This case study showed that oriental medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion treatment appeared to effectively reduce various symptom of endometriosis.
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KEYWORD
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Endometriosis, Pelvic pain, TSD, EHP-5, Oriental medicine
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