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KMID : 0644120180310040188
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2018 Volume.31 No. 4 p.188 ~ p.196
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Complex Korean Medicine Therapy for Hypoestrogenic Side Effects of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist Administration to Postoperative Endometriosis Patient: A Case Report
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Park Hye-Rin
Jo Hee-Geun
Cho Hyun-Jung
Choi Ji-Hyun
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study is to report the clinical effectiveness of the complex Korean medicine therapy on a postoperative endometriosis patient’s hypoestrogenic side effects who is treated with GnRH-agonist injection.
Methods: The patient in this case was diagnosed with endometriosis and has been treated with GnRH-a injection after laparoscopic operation. The patient complained hot flash and sweating mainly after GnRH-a treatment. The patient received complex Korean medicine therapy during 10 days admission period. The clinical effects were evaluated through KI (Kupperman’s Index) and SF-36 (36 item Short Form Health Survey).
Results: After the complex Korean medicine therapy, the various clinical symptoms including hot flash and sweating were improved. Also, the quality of life was enhanced.
Conclusions: This case report shows that the complex Korean medicine therapy was effective for treating hypoestrogenic side effects occurred after GnRH-a treatment in postoperative endometriosis patient.
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KEYWORD
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Endometriosis, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, Side Effects, Kupperman’s Index, Traditional Korean Medicine
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