The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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A Study on the Clinical Study of Periodic Treatment of Endometriosis

자궁내막증의 주기요법 임상 연구에 대한 고찰

  • Park, Jang-Kyung (Dept. of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
  • 박장경 (부산대학교 한의학전문대학원 한방부인과)
  • Received : 2020.04.17
  • Accepted : 2020.05.29
  • Published : 2020.05.29
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to review the research in the cyclic treatment of endometriosis in traditional Korean medicine. Methods: By October 2019, the relevant studies on the periodic therapy of endometriosis were searched using the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database (CNKI) and Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System (OASIS). Results: Finally, three Randomized controlled trials, one case study, two clinical observational studies were selected. In all studies, herbal medicine periodic therapy has been effective in improving symptoms of endometriosis. Blood-activating and stasis-dispelling medicinal were the most commonly used before menstruation and during menstruation, and tonifying and replenishing medicinal were the most commonly used after menstruation. According to the one study, which reported safety, herbal medicine was safe. Conclusions: Although limited due to a lack of literature, periodic therapy is effective in improving endometriosis related symptoms and preventing recurrence. A well-designed study and experimental studies for the identification of the mechanism are needed.

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