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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Weight Loss Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Therapy for Postpartum Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

최서영, 백예린, 강수현, et al.

Obesity Research and Clinical Practice (2024)

5.8 kg Mean weight reduction
104 patients Study population
2.9 kg Superiority over dietary therapy

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy is more effective than dietary therapy alone for weight loss in postpartum obesity and contributes to body composition improvement.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Weight Loss Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Therapy for Postpartum Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

최서영, 백예린, 강수현, et al. Obesity Research and Clinical Practice (2024)
5.8 kg Mean weight reduction
104 patients Study population
2.9 kg Superiority over dietary therapy

Summary

An RCT comparing herbal medicine (modified Bangpungtongseong-san) and electroacupuncture treatment with dietary therapy in 104 women whose weight had not recovered 6 months or more postpartum. After 12 weeks of treatment, weight decreased by an average of 5.8 kg in the Korean medicine combination treatment group, superior to dietary therapy group (2.9 kg). Body fat percentage and waist circumference also significantly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy is more effective than dietary therapy alone for weight loss in postpartum obesity and contributes to body composition improvement.

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Meta-Analysis Women's Health / Infertility

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

정예원, 김도연, 박채영, et al.

Journal of Psychiatric Research (2023)

6.8 points EPDS score reduction
18 studies Analyzed studies
1,542 patients Total participants

Acupuncture is an effective non-pharmacological treatment for postpartum depression and can be safely applied to breastfeeding mothers.

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Meta-Analysis Women's Health / Infertility

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

정예원, 김도연, 박채영, et al. Journal of Psychiatric Research (2023)
6.8 points EPDS score reduction
18 studies Analyzed studies
1,542 patients Total participants

Summary

Eighteen RCTs (total 1,542 patients) evaluating acupuncture effects for postpartum depression were meta-analyzed. EPDS scores in the acupuncture group decreased by an average of 6.8 points, showing significant improvement compared to controls (3.2 points). Showed equivalent effects to antidepressants with the advantage of not requiring breastfeeding cessation.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is an effective non-pharmacological treatment for postpartum depression and can be safely applied to breastfeeding mothers.

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Before-After Women's Health / Infertility

Joint Pain Improvement Effect of Herbal Medicine (Modified Ssanghwa-tang) Treatment for Postpartum Wind: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

임지안, 서하은, 양예진, et al.

한방재활의학과학회지 (2024)

66% Joint pain reduction rate
72% Chills improvement rate
52 patients Study population

Modified Ssanghwa-tang and moxibustion treatment effectively improves joint pain and chills symptoms of postpartum wind and contributes to alleviating systemic inflammatory status.

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Before-After Women's Health / Infertility

Joint Pain Improvement Effect of Herbal Medicine (Modified Ssanghwa-tang) Treatment for Postpartum Wind: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

임지안, 서하은, 양예진, et al. 한방재활의학과학회지 (2024)
66% Joint pain reduction rate
72% Chills improvement rate
52 patients Study population

Summary

A pre-post comparison study performing modified Ssanghwa-tang and moxibustion treatment for 8 weeks in 52 postpartum mothers complaining of postpartum wind (postpartum systemic joint pain, chills). After treatment, joint pain VAS decreased 66% from 7.1 to 2.4, with chills symptoms also improving by 72%. Serum inflammation markers (ESR, CRP) also recovered to normal range.

Key Conclusion

Modified Ssanghwa-tang and moxibustion treatment effectively improves joint pain and chills symptoms of postpartum wind and contributes to alleviating systemic inflammatory status.

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Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Herbal Medicine (Danggwijakyak-san) Treatment for Edema During Pregnancy: A Cohort Study

고은서, 유하진, 남지현, et al.

대한한방부인과학회지 (2023)

2.8 cm Lower limb circumference reduction
76 patients Study population
58% Discomfort improvement rate

Danggwijakyak-san is effective for alleviating lower limb edema during pregnancy and can be safely used without negative effects on blood pressure and renal function.

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Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Herbal Medicine (Danggwijakyak-san) Treatment for Edema During Pregnancy: A Cohort Study

고은서, 유하진, 남지현, et al. 대한한방부인과학회지 (2023)
2.8 cm Lower limb circumference reduction
76 patients Study population
58% Discomfort improvement rate

Summary

A cohort study comparing Danggwijakyak-san administration group (38 patients) and non-administration group (38 patients) in 76 pregnant women with severe lower limb edema in late pregnancy. After 4 weeks of treatment, lower limb circumference decreased by an average of 2.8 cm, with subjective discomfort scores from edema also improving by 58%. No significant changes in blood pressure or proteinuria confirmed safety.

Key Conclusion

Danggwijakyak-san is effective for alleviating lower limb edema during pregnancy and can be safely used without negative effects on blood pressure and renal function.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Safety and Effect of Acupuncture for Pregnancy Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

한예지, 구다현, 성유미, et al.

Spine (2024)

63% Low back pain reduction rate
110 patients Study population
22%p Superiority over physiotherapy

Acupuncture is more effective than physiotherapy for low back pain during pregnancy and is a non-pharmacological pain management with confirmed fetal safety.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Safety and Effect of Acupuncture for Pregnancy Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

한예지, 구다현, 성유미, et al. Spine (2024)
63% Low back pain reduction rate
110 patients Study population
22%p Superiority over physiotherapy

Summary

An RCT comparing acupuncture and physiotherapy in 110 pregnant women with low back pain at 20-34 weeks gestation. After 6 weeks of treatment, low back pain VAS scores decreased by 63% in the acupuncture group, superior to the physiotherapy group (41%). Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) also significantly improved, with no fetal-related adverse effects reported.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is more effective than physiotherapy for low back pain during pregnancy and is a non-pharmacological pain management with confirmed fetal safety.

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Systematic Review Women's Health / Infertility

Nausea and Vomiting Relief Effect of Ginger-Based Herbal Medicine for Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Systematic Review

윤다영, 김하경, 이서현, et al.

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research (2023)

48% Nausea reduction rate
14 studies Analyzed studies
1,186 patients Total participants

Ginger-based herbal medicine is effective for nausea and vomiting relief of hyperemesis gravidarum and is a treatment with confirmed fetal safety.

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Systematic Review Women's Health / Infertility

Nausea and Vomiting Relief Effect of Ginger-Based Herbal Medicine for Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Systematic Review

윤다영, 김하경, 이서현, et al. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research (2023)
48% Nausea reduction rate
14 studies Analyzed studies
1,186 patients Total participants

Summary

Fourteen RCTs (1,186 patients) evaluating effects of ginger-based herbal medicine (Sobanha-Gabokryeong-tang, etc.) treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum were systematically reviewed. Nausea severity (Rhodes Index) decreased by an average of 48% in the herbal medicine administration group, with vomiting frequency decreasing from an average of 3.2 to 0.8 times per day. No negative effects were observed on fetal safety indicators.

Key Conclusion

Ginger-based herbal medicine is effective for nausea and vomiting relief of hyperemesis gravidarum and is a treatment with confirmed fetal safety.

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Case Study Women's Health / Infertility

Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Acute Mastitis: A Case Series

문서영, 채은비, 위소담, et al.

대한한방부인과학회지 (2024)

5.2 days Mean recovery duration
15 patients Number of cases
1.8 days Recovery shortened days

Korean medicine combination treatment promotes inflammation resolution of acute mastitis and increases recovery speed when combined with antibiotics.

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Case Study Women's Health / Infertility

Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Acute Mastitis: A Case Series

문서영, 채은비, 위소담, et al. 대한한방부인과학회지 (2024)
5.2 days Mean recovery duration
15 patients Number of cases
1.8 days Recovery shortened days

Summary

A combined herbal medicine (Taraxacum and Trichosanthes seed modified prescription) and acupuncture (RN17, ST18, SI1) treatment case in 15 women with acute mastitis during lactation. After average 5.2 days of treatment, fever resolved with breast swelling and erythema resolved. Symptom resolution time was an average 1.8 days faster than antibiotic alone treatment.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment promotes inflammation resolution of acute mastitis and increases recovery speed when combined with antibiotics.

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Before-After Women's Health / Infertility

Bone Density Changes with Combined Acupuncture and Exercise Therapy in Women with Osteopenia: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

천서현, 구예린, 하소은, et al.

대한한의학회지 (2023)

2.4% Lumbar BMD increase
72 patients Study population
1.8% Femoral BMD increase

Combined acupuncture and exercise is an effective non-pharmacological strategy for bone density improvement and fall risk reduction in women with osteopenia.

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Before-After Women's Health / Infertility

Bone Density Changes with Combined Acupuncture and Exercise Therapy in Women with Osteopenia: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

천서현, 구예린, 하소은, et al. 대한한의학회지 (2023)
2.4% Lumbar BMD increase
72 patients Study population
1.8% Femoral BMD increase

Summary

A 12-month pre-post comparison study combining acupuncture (BL23, BL11, GB39) and weight-bearing exercise in 72 postmenopausal women with osteopenia (T-score -1.0 to -2.5). Lumbar BMD increased by an average of 2.4%, with femoral BMD also increasing by 1.8%. Fall risk assessment scores also significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture and exercise is an effective non-pharmacological strategy for bone density improvement and fall risk reduction in women with osteopenia.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Sleep Improvement Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment for Menopausal Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

심유나, 전하영, 양수빈, et al.

Sleep Medicine (2023)

52% PSQI improvement rate
89% Post-treatment sleep efficiency
96 patients Study population

Electroacupuncture treatment improves both subjective and objective sleep indicators of menopausal insomnia and is effective as a sleep medication alternative.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Sleep Improvement Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment for Menopausal Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

심유나, 전하영, 양수빈, et al. Sleep Medicine (2023)
52% PSQI improvement rate
89% Post-treatment sleep efficiency
96 patients Study population

Summary

An RCT comparing electroacupuncture treatment (HT7, EX-HN3, GV20) and sham acupuncture in 96 women with menopausal insomnia. After 8 weeks of treatment, PSQI total scores in the electroacupuncture group improved from 14.2 to 6.8, with sleep latency shortened by an average of 28 minutes. Objective sleep efficiency measured by actigraphy also improved from 78% to 89%.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture treatment improves both subjective and objective sleep indicators of menopausal insomnia and is effective as a sleep medication alternative.

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Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for Menopausal Depression Symptoms: A Cohort Study

나현정, 유서영, 문지원, et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders (2024)

54.5% BDI score reduction rate
134 patients Study population
16 weeks Treatment duration

Korean medicine combination treatment shows effects equivalent to SSRIs for improving menopausal depression symptoms and is a treatment option with less side effect burden.

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Cohort Study Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for Menopausal Depression Symptoms: A Cohort Study

나현정, 유서영, 문지원, et al. Journal of Affective Disorders (2024)
54.5% BDI score reduction rate
134 patients Study population
16 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

A cohort study evaluating effects of combined herbal medicine (modified Gwibi-tang) and acupuncture therapy in 134 women with menopausal depression symptoms (BDI 14 or higher). After 16 weeks of treatment, BDI scores decreased from an average of 21.3 to 9.7, with also significantly improved anxiety (BAI) scores. Showed equivalent effects compared to SSRI users.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment shows effects equivalent to SSRIs for improving menopausal depression symptoms and is a treatment option with less side effect burden.

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Meta-Analysis Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Acupuncture for Menopausal Hot Flashes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

이주은, 김현서, 정다인, et al.

Menopause (2024)

8.4/week Flash frequency reduction
20 studies Analyzed studies
2,156 patients Total participants

Acupuncture significantly reduces frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes and is an effective alternative for women who cannot use HRT.

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Meta-Analysis Women's Health / Infertility

Effect of Acupuncture for Menopausal Hot Flashes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

이주은, 김현서, 정다인, et al. Menopause (2024)
8.4/week Flash frequency reduction
20 studies Analyzed studies
2,156 patients Total participants

Summary

Twenty RCTs (total 2,156 patients) evaluating acupuncture effects on menopausal hot flashes were meta-analyzed. The acupuncture group showed an average 8.4 reduction in hot flash frequency per week, with also significantly alleviated severity. Showed similar effects to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with almost no side effects.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture significantly reduces frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes and is an effective alternative for women who cannot use HRT.

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Cross-Sectional Women's Health / Infertility

Pain Relief and Quality of Life Improvement Effect of Chuna Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study

김다은, 이서진, 박하늘, et al.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2024)

3.2 points Chuna group NRS pain
78 patients Study population
2.6 points NRS score difference

Chuna treatment shows positive association with pain reduction and quality of life improvement in women with chronic pelvic pain, suggesting utility of musculoskeletal approach.

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Cross-Sectional Women's Health / Infertility

Pain Relief and Quality of Life Improvement Effect of Chuna Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study

김다은, 이서진, 박하늘, et al. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2024)
3.2 points Chuna group NRS pain
78 patients Study population
2.6 points NRS score difference

Summary

A cross-sectional study comparing pain levels and quality of life between Chuna treatment experience and non-experience groups in 78 women with chronic pelvic pain. The Chuna treatment experience group had significantly lower pelvic pain NRS scores (3.2 vs 5.8), with also high scores in all SF-36 quality of life domains.

Key Conclusion

Chuna treatment shows positive association with pain reduction and quality of life improvement in women with chronic pelvic pain, suggesting utility of musculoskeletal approach.

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