Volume 6 ; Issue 1 ; in Month : Jan-Jun (2022) Article No : 133
Tooba Fahad, Ismath Shameem

Abstract

Background and objectives: Cervical ectopy is one of the commonest gynaecological conditions met in day-to-day clinical practice. 80-85% of women suffer from cervical ectopy during the reproductive age. The objective designed for the study was to evaluate the efficacy of an Unani formulation as topical medication in cervical ectopy (Quruh al rahim). Method: An open labelled observational study was carried out in the Department of Ilmul Qabalat wa Amraze Niswan, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Hospital, Bengaluru. Diagnosed cases (n=30) of cervical ectopy were included in the study. Patients with abnormal cervical cytology, pelvic inflammatory diseases, systemic diseases, steroidal contraceptives, pregnancy & lactation were excluded. Research drug comprises of Murr (Commiphora myrrha), Safeda (Lead carbonate), Anzaroot (Astragalus sarcocola), Mom (Beeswax) and Roghane gul (Rose oil). Ointment of these drugs was prepared & 6g was applied with an applicator per vaginum over the eroded cervical area daily once at bedtime for 2 weeks. Primary outcome measure (cervical ectopy) and secondary outcome measures (vaginal discharge and low backache) were assessed for improvement. Data were analyzed using paired Student‘t’ test. Results: Improvement in grading of cervical ectopy was achieved in 46.7% patients with 20% improvement in healing of cervical ectopy (P=0.0054). Improvement in vaginal discharge was achieved in 90% patients with relieve in 83.4% (P<0.001). Improvement in low backache was achieved in 70% patients with relieve in 46.7% (P=0.005). Interpretation and conclusion: Research drug show potent wound healing action due to the presence of active antiulcer ingredients. No adverse effect of the research drug was reported during the trial. Hence, research drug serves as an effective alternative in patients with cervical ectopy.

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