Treatment Of Uterine Fibroid Through Complementary Medicine And Alternative Therapy Approaches: A Case Series

Abstract

The study aims to provide the alternative methods for the management of uterine fibroid. In this case series, we conducted a case series of 8 patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids. The patients were assigned to take Ayurvedic medicines and Intrauterine Uttarbasti with 4-5ml with Kapharbuda-har oil for 3 months. Intrauterine Uttarbasti was given for 7 days in a month, after the end of mensuration. Investigations like USG (pelvis region) and % haemoglobin, were conducted before and after the treatment. Investigations revealed a decrease in uterine fibroid size, after the treatment. In 3 patients there was about 40%-80% reduction in fibroid size. In 3 patient’s fibroids were completely cured while in 2 patients, 16-27 % of fibroid size got decreased. Concurrently, menstrual blood flow as well as other symptoms like abdominal pain associated with fibroids also got resolved, after the treatment. Based on the results, we can conclude that Ayurvedic treatments are very effective in managing the size of uterine fibroid as well as symptoms associated with uterine fibroid. Further research is required to evaluate the mechanism of drug action, effectiveness and unfavourable consequences of the treatment.