Abstract
ABSTRACT A Study on the Relationship between Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI), Kupperman's Index (KI) and Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) of Postmenopausal WomenDdeul-E-Bom An, Dong-Chul KimDept. of Oriental Obstetrics ＆ Gynecology, College of Oriental Medicine,Daegu Haany UniversityObjectives: To study correlation between Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, Kupperman's Index (KI) and Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) of Post menopausal WomenMethods: We analyzed 114 patients visiting Pohang Oriental Hospital from 1 st January 2014 to 30 th September 2015. The evaluating indexed of this trial were Age, DITI, KI, MRS. Temperature and different of temperature, such a s In-dang (HN3), dan-Jung (CV17), gwan-won (CV4), hyup-back (LU4), no-gung (PC8) , bock-to (ST31), and tae-chung (LR3).Results: Age was no correlation with DITI, KI, and MRS. There were posi tive correlation with KI and MRS significantly. DITI was not correla ted with Age, KI and MRS, while ⊿T1 (LU4-PC8) was correlated with ⊿T2 (ST31-LR3) and ⊿T3 (CV17-CV4).Conclusions: There were non-significant correlation between DITI and Menopa usal scale, but significant correlation in DITI themselves, Menopaus al themselves. The More studies ar needed for the more accurate oriental medical d iagnosisKey Words: DITI, KI, MRS, climacteric syndrome
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