A Comprehensive Review on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and its Management in Unani System of Medicine
Hanna Zainab , Naseeha Jasin. K*
Abstract
Virtually every woman will suffer a gynaecological condition at some point in her life. It can be devastating or minor as well. Polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS] is to be most common endocrine disorder found in women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone [androgen] levels, weight gain, acne, difficulties in pregnancy. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid [follicles] and fail to regularly release eggs. The latest estimation of W.H.O indicates polycystic ovarian disease has affected 116 million women [3.4%] worldwide. Treatment of PCOS is primarily targeted to correct the biochemical abnormalities. Weight reduction in obese person is the first line of treatment 2-5% reduction in weight improves the metabolic syndrome and reproductive function. Exercise is found beneficial. Unani physicians described the PCOS under the headings of qillate tams, ehthebase tams, and uqr.uqr [infertility] is an advanced stage. Jalinoos says women become amenorrheic if her mizaj transformed towards masculinity and develops the features like male pattern hair growth, hoarseness of voice etc. Curative measures are elimination of existing causes [Correction of Metabolism]/Islahe Jigar, Correction of Sue Mizaj Barid, following Asbabe Sitta Zarooriyah, Ilaj Bit Tadbeer
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Virtually every woman will suffer a gynaecological condition at some point in her life. It can be devastating or minor as well. Polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS] is to be most common endocrine disorder found in women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone [androgen] levels, weight gain, acne, difficulties in pregnancy. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid [follicles] and fail to regularly release eggs. The latest estimation of W.H.O indicates polycystic ovarian disease has affected 116 million women [3.4%] worldwide. Treatment of PCOS is primarily targeted to correct the biochemical abnormalities. Weight reduction in obese person is the first line of treatment 2-5% reduction in weight improves the metabolic syndrome and reproductive function. Exercise is found beneficial. Unani physicians described the PCOS under the headings of qillate tams, ehthebase tams, and uqr.uqr [infertility] is an advanced stage. Jalinoos says women become amenorrheic if her mizaj transformed towards masculinity and develops the features like male pattern hair growth, hoarseness of voice etc. Curative measures are elimination of existing causes [Correction of Metabolism]/Islahe Jigar, Correction of Sue Mizaj Barid, following Asbabe Sitta Zarooriyah, Ilaj Bit Tadbeer