This paper is published in Volume 3, Issue 4, 2018
Area
Medical
Author
Dr. Benazir Khanam
Co-authors
Dr. Wajeeha Begum, Dr. Fateh Ali Tipo
Org/Univ
National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Pub. Date
28 April, 2018
Paper ID
V3I4-1310
Publisher
Keywords
Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tukhme khurfa, PBAC, SF-12.

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Dr. Benazir Khanam, Dr. Wajeeha Begum, Dr. Fateh Ali Tipo. Efficacy of Tukhme Khurfa (Portulaca oleracea L.) in abnormal uterine bleeding-an observational clinical study, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARnD.com.

APA
Dr. Benazir Khanam, Dr. Wajeeha Begum, Dr. Fateh Ali Tipo (2018). Efficacy of Tukhme Khurfa (Portulaca oleracea L.) in abnormal uterine bleeding-an observational clinical study. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 3(4) www.IJARnD.com.

MLA
Dr. Benazir Khanam, Dr. Wajeeha Begum, Dr. Fateh Ali Tipo. "Efficacy of Tukhme Khurfa (Portulaca oleracea L.) in abnormal uterine bleeding-an observational clinical study." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 3.4 (2018). www.IJARnD.com.

Abstract

Background: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)- a term used to describe any type of bleeding that does not fall within the normal ranges for the amount, frequency, duration, or cyclicity. The estimated worldwide prevalence of subjective, self-defined abnormal uterine bleeding varies greatly from 4% to 52%. It is one of the frequently encountered gynecological problems responsible for about one-third of patients visiting gynecological OPD. It interferes with a women’s physical, social and emotional quality of life. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of tukhme khurfa(Portulaca oleracea seeds) in the management of abnormal uterine bleeding. Material and methods: The study was designed, an open observational clinical study conducted in the Dept. of Ilmul Qablat was Amraze Niswan, NIUM hospital, Bengaluru. 30 women age group of 18-45 years with abnormal uterine bleeding were allocated. Roasted powder of tukhme khurfa in the form of the capsule (2gms) thrice a day was given for two consecutive cycles. Follow up was done before and after each menstrual cycle during treatment and after treatment once in a month for two consecutive cycles. Primary and secondary outcomes were assessed by Pictorial blood assessment chart (PBAC) at each follow-up. Hemoglobin percentage, Short form survey (SF-12), menstrual regulation, before and after treatment. Results: Statistical analysis was done by using Fisher exact. There was the significant reduction in PBAC score, improvement in SF-12 score with the p-value of < 0.001. The menstrual regulation also achieved in 26(86.7%) out of 30 patients. Interpretation and conclusion: Tukhme khurfa can be considered as an effective alternative medicine in the management of abnormal uterine bleeding. There was no adverse effect noted.
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