The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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A case report of the postpartum depression with Hominis Placenta Herbal acupuncture therapy

산후(産後) 우울증(憂鬱症)을 자하거(紫河車) 약침(藥鍼)을 활용하여 치료(治療)한 1례(例)

  • Lee, Cheol-Woong (Dept. of Gynecology, Joong Hwa Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Woo (Dept. of Neuropsychiatry, Joong Hwa Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Jin-Hyung (Dept. of Gynecology, Kwang Dong Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Soon-Yee (Dept. of Gynecology, Joong Hwa Oriental Hospital)
  • 이철웅 (중화한방병원 한방부인과) ;
  • 김진우 (중화한방병원 한방신경정신과) ;
  • 조진형 (광동한방병원 한방부인과) ;
  • 이순이 (중화한방병원 한방부인과)
  • Published : 2006.05.31
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Abstract

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of oriental treatments to postpartum depression Methods : We treated the patient who had postpartum depression and visited Joong-hwa oriental hospital. The patient in this case, 36-years-old female, was admitted for 15days(161th/May/2005-30th/May/2005) due to postpartum depression which was measured by EPDS(Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) and BDI(Beck's depression Inventory). The symptoms of patient are insomnia, anxiety, palpitation, chest discomfort and depression. This patient was treated with Hominis Placenta Herbal acupuncture at CV4(Kwanwon, Guanyuan), CV6(Kihae, Qihai), B23(Shinsu, shenshu), GVl5(Amun, Yamen), herb medication, acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, moxa treatment, and so forth. Results : As a result, symptoms are remarkably alleviated. Conclusions : Hominis Placenta Herbal acupuncture is expected to have an effect on postpartum depression. After this, further approach and study on postpartum depression might be needed.

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