In:
The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine, The Society of Internal Korean Medicine, Vol. 43, No. 5 ( 2022-10-30), p. 940-950
Abstract:
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report on the efficacy of Korean medical treatment for treating menopausal vasomotor symptoms (heat flashes and sleep disorders).Methods: We treated a menopausal female patient with heat flashes and sleep disorders using Korean medical treatments (herbal medicines, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, moxibustion, and chuna). To evaluate the results of this treatment, we used Kupperman’s Index and the Numerical Rating Scale to measure heat flashes and total sleeping time, respectively. The patient’s general health status was evaluated using the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions Scale.Results: We observed improvements in Kupperman’s Index, the Numerical Rating Scale, the patient’s total sleeping time, and the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions Scale following the treatments.Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medicine may be an effective treatment for menopausal vasomotor symptoms (heat flashes and sleep disorders).
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1226-9174
DOI:
10.22246/jikm.2022.43.5.940
Language:
English
Publisher:
The Society of Internal Korean Medicine
Publication Date:
2022