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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Dysmenorrhea Relief Effect of Combined TENS and Acupuncture

Han DJ, Choi MK, Yeon JW, et al.

Pain Medicine (2022)

81% Combination therapy improvement rate
70 patients Participants

Combined TENS and acupuncture showed significantly superior effects on dysmenorrhea relief compared to each monotherapy.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Dysmenorrhea Relief Effect of Combined TENS and Acupuncture

Han DJ, Choi MK, Yeon JW, et al. Pain Medicine (2022)
81% Combination therapy improvement rate
70 patients Participants

Summary

Seventy women with severe primary dysmenorrhea were compared among TENS alone, acupuncture alone, and TENS plus acupuncture combination groups. NRS pain scores and daily life interference were followed over 3 menstrual cycles.

Key Conclusion

Combined TENS and acupuncture showed significantly superior effects on dysmenorrhea relief compared to each monotherapy.

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Cross-Sectional Women's Health / Infertility

Impact of Herbal Medicine Treatment on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Menopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lee YH, Koo BS, Kim JM, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)

15% LDL reduction rate
280 patients Participants

Menopausal women receiving herbal medicine treatment had significantly lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

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Cross-Sectional Women's Health / Infertility

Impact of Herbal Medicine Treatment on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Menopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lee YH, Koo BS, Kim JM, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
15% LDL reduction rate
280 patients Participants

Summary

Health check-up data of 280 postmenopausal women were analyzed to compare cardiovascular risk factors between herbal medicine treatment experience and non-experience groups. Blood pressure, blood lipids, fasting glucose, and abdominal obesity indicators were analyzed.

Key Conclusion

Menopausal women receiving herbal medicine treatment had significantly lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

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Narrative Review Women's Health / Infertility

Expert Consensus Study for Developing Korean Medicine Treatment Guidelines for PCOS

Song JY, Kim GH, Park EW, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2025)

87% Expert consensus rate
40 experts Expert participation

Expert consensus guidelines for Korean medicine treatment of PCOS were derived and are expected to contribute to clinical standardization.

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Narrative Review Women's Health / Infertility

Expert Consensus Study for Developing Korean Medicine Treatment Guidelines for PCOS

Song JY, Kim GH, Park EW, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2025)
87% Expert consensus rate
40 experts Expert participation

Summary

A Delphi survey was conducted with 40 Korean medicine experts to derive Korean medicine treatment guidelines for PCOS. Consensus was performed on pattern classification, prescription selection, treatment duration, and efficacy evaluation indicators.

Key Conclusion

Expert consensus guidelines for Korean medicine treatment of PCOS were derived and are expected to contribute to clinical standardization.

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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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Systematic Review Lower Back Pain

Effect of Chuna Manipulation in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kim YS, Lee HJ, Park DG, et al.

European Spine Journal (2023)

68% Pain Improvement Rate
2,340 subjects Number of Participants

Chuna manipulation was confirmed to be an effective treatment for pain reduction and functional recovery in patients with chronic low back pain.

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Systematic Review Lower Back Pain

Effect of Chuna Manipulation in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kim YS, Lee HJ, Park DG, et al. European Spine Journal (2023)
68% Pain Improvement Rate
2,340 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

The pain reduction and functional improvement effects of chuna manipulation were systematically analyzed in patients with chronic low back pain. A total of 25 randomized controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis. The chuna manipulation group showed significant improvements in VAS pain scores and ODI functional disability index.

Key Conclusion

Chuna manipulation was confirmed to be an effective treatment for pain reduction and functional recovery in patients with chronic low back pain.

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RCT Lower Back Pain

Comparison of Acupuncture and Physical Therapy in Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee SW, Jung KH, Choi BH, et al.

Spine (2024)

74% Pain Reduction Rate
160 subjects Number of Participants

Acupuncture demonstrated non-inferior effects compared to physical therapy for pain reduction in lumbar disc patients and showed superiority in improving lower extremity radicular pain.

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RCT Lower Back Pain

Comparison of Acupuncture and Physical Therapy in Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee SW, Jung KH, Choi BH, et al. Spine (2024)
74% Pain Reduction Rate
160 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

One hundred sixty patients diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation were randomly assigned to an acupuncture group or a physical therapy group. Changes in NRS pain scores, ODI, and lower extremity radicular pain were compared over 12 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture demonstrated non-inferior effects compared to physical therapy for pain reduction in lumbar disc patients and showed superiority in improving lower extremity radicular pain.

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Meta-Analysis Lower Back Pain

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine Therapy on Walking Function in Spinal Stenosis: A Meta-Analysis

Park SH, Yoon JW, Kim MK, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

43% Walking Distance Improvement
1,180 subjects Number of Participants

Combined herbal medicine therapy demonstrated significant effects on walking distance extension and pain reduction in spinal stenosis patients.

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Meta-Analysis Lower Back Pain

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine Therapy on Walking Function in Spinal Stenosis: A Meta-Analysis

Park SH, Yoon JW, Kim MK, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
43% Walking Distance Improvement
1,180 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

The walking function improvement effects of combined herbal medicine therapy (herbal medicine + acupuncture + chuna) were analyzed in spinal stenosis patients. Walking distance, pain, and functional disability index were meta-analyzed across 14 clinical studies.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine therapy demonstrated significant effects on walking distance extension and pain reduction in spinal stenosis patients.

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Cohort Study Lower Back Pain

Early Pain Relief Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture in Acute Low Back Pain Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Shin JH, Han SK, Woo YB, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)

48 hours Significant Pain Reduction Time Point
120 subjects Number of Participants

Bee venom pharmacopuncture demonstrated faster effects than conventional acupuncture in early pain relief of acute low back pain.

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Cohort Study Lower Back Pain

Early Pain Relief Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture in Acute Low Back Pain Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Shin JH, Han SK, Woo YB, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
48 hours Significant Pain Reduction Time Point
120 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

One hundred twenty patients with acute low back pain were compared between a bee venom pharmacopuncture group and a conventional acupuncture group. Pain changes were tracked at 72 hours, 1 week, and 4 weeks after treatment initiation.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture demonstrated faster effects than conventional acupuncture in early pain relief of acute low back pain.

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Case Study Lower Back Pain

Long-Term Follow-Up of Korean Medicine Conservative Treatment to Avoid Surgery in Lumbar Disc Patients: A Case Study

Moon SH, Kim WJ, Ahn DY, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

80% Surgery Avoidance Rate
15 subjects Number of Participants

Among 15 patients receiving Korean medicine conservative treatment, 12 maintained daily life without surgery one year later, and MRI changes in disc structure were observed.

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Case Study Lower Back Pain

Long-Term Follow-Up of Korean Medicine Conservative Treatment to Avoid Surgery in Lumbar Disc Patients: A Case Study

Moon SH, Kim WJ, Ahn DY, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
80% Surgery Avoidance Rate
15 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Korean medicine conservative treatment including herbal medicine, acupuncture, and chuna was administered to 15 lumbar disc patients recommended for surgery. MRI changes, pain levels, and surgery conversion rates were tracked for one year.

Key Conclusion

Among 15 patients receiving Korean medicine conservative treatment, 12 maintained daily life without surgery one year later, and MRI changes in disc structure were observed.

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