KMID : 0644120200330040093
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology 2020 Volume.33 No. 4 p.93 ~ p.112
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Review of Clinical Research of Korean Medicine on Postpartum Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Park Nam-Gyeong
Hwang Young-Sik Kim Gyu-Tae Park Seung-Hyeok Lee Jin-Moo Lee Chang-Hoon Jang Jun-Bock Hwang Deok-Sang
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to review the clinical research trends of postpartum pelvic organ prolapse and to recognize the efficacy of Korean medicine intervention.
Methods: Based on seven domestic and foreign databases, including Research Information Sharing Service (RISS), Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System (OASIS), Journal of Korean Obstetric and Gynecology, Cochrane Library Central, Pubmed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and WangFang Med Online, we analyzed the clinical trials using Korean medicine intervention, which included acupuncture and herbal medicine. Data retrieval was carried out on May 18 to 20, 2020, and a total of 13 papers were included.
Results: All papers were published in China and it contains nine randomized controlled trials, three clinical trials, and one case. The most frequently used intervention was herbal medicine, and Bupleuri Radix, Cimicifugae Rhizoma were used. The treatment group treated by Korean medicine intervention was more effective than the control group. Also, there were no significant side effects of Korean medicine.
Conclusion: This study shows that Korean medicine can be effective and safe medical alternatives or options for pelvic organ prolapse patients. However, to laying the foundation of clinical guidelines and applying it to the real-world clinical scene, further follow-up research is needed.
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KEYWORD
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Korean Medicine, Research Trends
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