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Treatment Protocol for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Reproductive Age From the Perspective of Persian Medicine Publisher



Tansaz M1 ; Korabi MNA2 ; Qaraaty M3, 4 ; Mokaberinejad R1 ; Zafarghandi N5 ; Mojahedi M6, 7
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  1. 1. Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Clinical Research Development Center (CRDC), Sayad Shirazi Hospital, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Persian Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of History of Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
  7. 7. Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Obstetrics# Gynecology and Infertility Published:2023


Abstract

Introduction: Abnormal uterine bleeding occurs as a disturbance in the quantity, duration, regularity and schedule of menstruation, which has been a significant problem. The present study was performed with aim to summarize the recommendations of Persian medicine in the treatment and management of abnormal uterine bleeding. Methods: In this narrative review article, the key words related to abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in the sources of Persian medicine, which is called Efrate tams, were reviewed and the items related to nutritional measures and treatment of this disease were extracted. Keywords Menorrhagia or Menometrorrhagia or Abnormal uterine bleeding-AUB or Poly-menorrhea or Herbal medicine or Nutritional treatment and Efrate tams were searched in SID, PubMed, Scopus, Web of science, Science direct and Google Scholar databases, and finally the cases which had scientific evidence were presented in the form of nutritional measures and treatment. Results: A significant part of the recommendations of Persian medicine for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding has practical clinical evidence. These include the use of foods which reduce bleeding and fast digestion, avoiding the consumption of heavy foods, lifestyle modification, the use of herbal medicines, and also the prescription of appropriate medical treatments according to the patients' conditions. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, the use of simple solutions of Persian medicine in the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding along with common medicine protocols can help in controlling this disease and contribute to the health of women as much as possible. © 2023, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
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