Effect of Suntyadi Churna As Nutraceutical Candy In Menstrual Dysfunction (Oligomenorrhoea) Among Young Adult Females

Oligomenorrhoea is a medical term which generally refers to irregular or infrequent menstrual periods with intervals of more than 35 days. However the duration may vary and the affected women typically menstruate between 4&9 times per year. Prevalence of PCOS in Indian adolescents ranges from 2.2%-26%; out of this 0.22% had Oligomenorrhoea/ amenorrhea & 6.30% had Oligomenorrhoea with PCOS1. Ayurveda has a pivotal role in the treatment and prevention of Oligomenorrhoea. Most of them are much cheaper when compared to the contemporary drugs available in the market. The Suntyadi churna2 told in the classics in the ratio of sunti- 100gm, gudam-200gm and krishnatilam-400gm was prepared and given in candy form which prevents menstrual disorders, PCOS and also aims at future female health. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of Suntyadi churna as nutraceutical candy in Oligomenorrhoea. It was an interventional pre-post study with a sample size of 30 cases within age group 18-25 years was selected from the Out patient division of Swasthavritta Department, Govt. Ayurveda College and Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. A detailed history was taken according to the case proforma. Known cases of structural uterine abnormalities and chronic systemic illnesses on medication, secondary dysmenorrhoea, known psychiatric cases and married women were excluded. After collecting the baseline data of subjects, the prepared candy was given in small packets in the dose of 12 gm before food twice daily along with luke warm water as anupana for 3 months excluding days of menstruation (7 days) and assessment was done. Statistical analysis was done by using Paired t test and the preparation was found to be effective in Oligomenorrhoea.