Efficacy of Sahajna (Moringa Oleifera) among Obese Women due to PCOS (Ikiyas-E-Khusyatur Reham): A Randomized Single Blind Study

Sajini Muthukumar, Shahzadi Sultana — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background and Objective: PCOS is a heterogeneous, multisystem endocrinopathy in reproductive age women characterized by menstrual abnormalities, oligo /anovulation and hyper androgenism. These signs and symptoms vary widely within Individuals, overtime women with this endocrine disorder also have higher rates of dyslipidemia, obesity and insulin resistance, which increase long term health risks. Objective was to evaluate the efficacy of Sahajna (Moringa Oleifera) among obese women due to PCOS.

Methodology: This was a prospective– a randomized single blind study, to scientifically evaluate the efficacy of Sahajna in obese women. The present study was conducted in Govt.Nizamia General Hospital during the years of 2019 – 2021. 40 obese patients with the history of PCOD were registered from outpatient department of GNGH, out of which 30 patient were selected for clinical trial who has given consent for research study. A single group of 30 patients were selected for the study and patients were selected randomly. Study medicine is given to all the patients for a period of 3 months. Results were divided on the basis of subjective and objective parameters Overall results were assessed by Chi -square test.

Results: Analysis of data shows overall therapeutic response based on the subjective and objective parameter in this study were assessed as excellent, good, satisfactory and poor. The patients were satisfied by reduction of weight and improve their personality.

Conclusion: It is observed that the patients had good response with this medicine (sufoof–e-Sahajna) Marked reduction of weight observed by analyzing of BMI before and after completion of therapy for 3 months. It was noted that out of 30 patients 16.7% (n=5) patients were got excellent relief. 46.7% (n=14) patients showed good relief, 33.3% (n=10) patients showed satisfactory relief and 3.3% (n=1) patient showed poor response.

Literature Review on Soodhaga Chooranam in the management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Vimala C, Sajrin Mariyam S — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:38:40 +0000

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine metabolic disorder characterized by chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenesis, affecting a significant percentage of reproductive-aged women globally. Despite its widespread occurrence, PCOS is still not universally recognized as a critical health concern. The disorder's prevalence ranges from 4% to 20% among women of reproductive age worldwide, with a reported prevalence in India of 3.7% to 22.5% based on 2019 data. This review article delves into the potential therapeutic role of the polyherbal formulation Soodhaga chooranam in the management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Journal of Research in Biomedical Sciences

Efficacy of Sahajna (Moringa Oleifera) among Obese Women due to PCOS (Ikiyas-E-Khusyatur Reham): A Randomized Single Blind Study

Literature Review on Soodhaga Chooranam in the management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome