Effect of satapushpa churnam with tila tailam in oligomenorrhea associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

BACKGROUND Current medical intervention of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) mainly includes hormonal therapies which have long-term health consequences. OBJECTIVE(S) This study aimed to evaluate the effect of natural drug satapushpa (Anethum sowa Kurz.) powder with tilatailam (sesame oil) as anupanam (vehicle) in oligomenorrhoea associated with PCOS. METHODS A single-group, before and after intervention study in the outpatient department and inpatient department of Government Ayurveda teaching hospital for women and children was done among women aged 18-35 years. Individuals diagnosed with oligomenorrhoea for more than three consecutive menstrual cycles and fulfilling Rotterdam's criteria of PCOS were included. Six grams of powder was given morning and evening along with 12 ml of tilatailam for three months. Effectiveness was assessed at 3rd and 6th months. RESULTS A total of 30 patients were recruited; the mean (SD) age was 22.6 (3.9) years. Majority were students (86.7%), residing in urban areas (60%), and unmarried (80%). Almost one-third of the participants had kapha-vata prakriti. There was no significant change in menstrual duration and amount of bleeding. However, a significant reduction in the menstrual interval was observed after three months of treatment (p = <0.001). Similarly, the median interquartile range (IQR) volume of the right ovary was reduced from 10 (7.2-14.8) to 5.3 (4.7-7.6) cm3 (p=<0.001), and the median (IQR) volume of the left ovary reduced from 9.1 (6.7-11.9) to 5.1 (4.6-7.1) cm3 (p=<0.001). CONCLUSION Treating PCOS using satapushpa powder and tilatailam for three months effectively regularizes the menstrual interval and reduces ovarian volume.