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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

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Total 92 papers

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Korean Medicine Mind-Body Therapy Program for Stress Management in Infertile Women

Byun SH, Lee JE, Woo MH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

45% Stress reduction rate
90 patients Participants

Korean medicine mind-body therapy program significantly reduced stress levels and helped emotional stability in infertile women.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Korean Medicine Mind-Body Therapy Program for Stress Management in Infertile Women

Byun SH, Lee JE, Woo MH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
45% Stress reduction rate
90 patients Participants

Summary

A mind-body therapy program combining acupuncture, meditation, and herbal medicine was performed for 8 weeks in 90 women complaining of infertility stress. PSS stress scores, cortisol levels, and pregnancy readiness were evaluated.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine mind-body therapy program significantly reduced stress levels and helped emotional stability in infertile women.

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Before-After Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Pharmacopuncture Therapy for Uterine Fibroid-Related Menorrhagia: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Yang KS, Cho DH, Heo MS, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2021)

52% Menstrual volume reduction rate
40 patients Participants

Pharmacopuncture therapy significantly improved uterine fibroid-related menorrhagia symptoms with favorable safety.

View Source 2021
Before-After Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Pharmacopuncture Therapy for Uterine Fibroid-Related Menorrhagia: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Yang KS, Cho DH, Heo MS, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2021)
52% Menstrual volume reduction rate
40 patients Participants

Summary

Pharmacopuncture was performed at CV12, CV4, and other acupoints for 12 weeks in 40 women complaining of menorrhagia due to uterine fibroids. Menstrual volume was quantitatively evaluated through PBAC scores.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture therapy significantly improved uterine fibroid-related menorrhagia symptoms with favorable safety.

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Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Combined Korean and Western Medicine Treatment Model for Infertile Couples

Jin HW, Yoo SY, Lim DK, et al.

Fertility and Sterility (2023)

23% Cost reduction rate
300 couples Participating couples

The integrative treatment model showed high pregnancy success rates per cost compared to Western medicine alone, confirming economic superiority.

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Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Combined Korean and Western Medicine Treatment Model for Infertile Couples

Jin HW, Yoo SY, Lim DK, et al. Fertility and Sterility (2023)
23% Cost reduction rate
300 couples Participating couples

Summary

Cost versus pregnancy success rates were analyzed between combined Korean and Western medicine treatment and Western medicine alone groups in 300 infertile couples. Economic evaluation including direct medical costs, indirect costs, and time to delivery was performed.

Key Conclusion

The integrative treatment model showed high pregnancy success rates per cost compared to Western medicine alone, confirming economic superiority.

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Cross-Sectional Women's Health / Infertility

Differences in Treatment Response by Korean Medicine Pattern Type in Menopausal Syndrome: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Noh YJ, Song KH, Kim BM, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

74% Tailored treatment efficacy rate
400 patients Participants

Tailored treatment by pattern type showed significant differences in symptom improvement of menopausal syndrome, presenting evidence for personalized treatment.

View Source 2022
Cross-Sectional Women's Health / Infertility

Differences in Treatment Response by Korean Medicine Pattern Type in Menopausal Syndrome: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Noh YJ, Song KH, Kim BM, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
74% Tailored treatment efficacy rate
400 patients Participants

Summary

Four hundred women with menopausal syndrome were recruited at 5 Korean medicine hospitals, with Korean medicine pattern differentiation performed and Kupperman Index changes by pattern type analyzed. Patterns were classified into liver-kidney yin deficiency, heart-spleen yang deficiency, liver qi stagnation, etc.

Key Conclusion

Tailored treatment by pattern type showed significant differences in symptom improvement of menopausal syndrome, presenting evidence for personalized treatment.

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Case Study Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Tonifying Herbal Medicine Treatment for Menopausal Women: A Case Series

Ryu BH, Kim DI, Jeon JH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)

72% Menopausal symptom improvement rate
8 patients Number of cases

Customized tonifying herbal medicine treatment is effective for symptom relief and health maintenance in menopausal women.

View Source 2020
Case Study Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Tonifying Herbal Medicine Treatment for Menopausal Women: A Case Series

Ryu BH, Kim DI, Jeon JH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
72% Menopausal symptom improvement rate
8 patients Number of cases

Summary

A case series administering customized tonifying herbal medicine for 12 weeks to 8 women complaining of menopausal symptoms. Improvements were observed in menopausal symptom scores, bone density, and blood estrogen levels.

Key Conclusion

Customized tonifying herbal medicine treatment is effective for symptom relief and health maintenance in menopausal women.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Adjuvant Effect of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Female Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ried K, Stuart K, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)

48% Clinical pregnancy rate
2.1 mm Endometrial thickness increase
116 patients Study population

Combined herbal medicine treatment increases IVF success rates and contributes to improving implantation rates through endometrial environment improvement.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Adjuvant Effect of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Female Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ried K, Stuart K, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)
48% Clinical pregnancy rate
2.1 mm Endometrial thickness increase
116 patients Study population

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing herbal medicine combination and non-combination groups in 116 women with infertility undergoing IVF. The herbal medicine combination group showed clinical pregnancy rate of 48%, significantly higher than the non-combination group (31%). Endometrial thickness also increased by an average of 2.1 mm, confirming improved implantation environment.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine treatment increases IVF success rates and contributes to improving implantation rates through endometrial environment improvement.

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Meta-Analysis Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Acupuncture for Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Woo HL, Ji HR, Pak YK, et al.

Medicine (2022)

48% Analgesic use reduction
25 studies Analyzed studies
2,780 patients Total participants

Acupuncture is effective for dysmenorrhea pain relief and reduced analgesic dependence, and contributes to menstrual cycle normalization in long-term treatment.

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Meta-Analysis Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Acupuncture for Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Woo HL, Ji HR, Pak YK, et al. Medicine (2022)
48% Analgesic use reduction
25 studies Analyzed studies
2,780 patients Total participants

Summary

Twenty-five RCTs (total 2,780 patients) evaluating acupuncture effects for primary dysmenorrhea were meta-analyzed. The acupuncture group showed an average 11% additional reduction in VAS pain scores compared to NSAIDs group, with 48% reduction in analgesic use. Treatment for 3 months or more also significantly improved menstrual cycle normalization rates.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is effective for dysmenorrhea pain relief and reduced analgesic dependence, and contributes to menstrual cycle normalization in long-term treatment.

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Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Gamisoyo-san for Menopausal Syndrome: A Prospective Cohort Study

Chen HY, Lin YH, Wu JC, et al.

Menopause (2023)

54% Kupperman Index reduction
62% Hot flash reduction
156 patients Study population

Gamisoyo-san significantly improves vasomotor symptoms and emotional symptoms of menopausal syndrome and is a safe alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

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Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Gamisoyo-san for Menopausal Syndrome: A Prospective Cohort Study

Chen HY, Lin YH, Wu JC, et al. Menopause (2023)
54% Kupperman Index reduction
62% Hot flash reduction
156 patients Study population

Summary

A cohort study comparing 12-week course between Gamisoyo-san administration and general management groups in 156 women with menopausal syndrome. The Gamisoyo-san group showed 54% reduction in KI (Kupperman Index), with particularly distinct effects on hot flashes (62% reduction) and insomnia (58% reduction).

Key Conclusion

Gamisoyo-san significantly improves vasomotor symptoms and emotional symptoms of menopausal syndrome and is a safe alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

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