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An observational study of effect of long term exposure to heat produced by LPG gas on menstrual cycle of female cooks (according to Ayurveda- Asrukdara).

An observational study of long term exposure to fire and its health impact in female cooks with special reference to abnormal uterine bleeding (Asrukdara).

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/07/020343
Enrollment
100
Registered
2019-07-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Bhakti Prakash Kale
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Females irrespective of caste, socio-economic status. 2. Females cooks working in kitchens using LPG (liquified petroleum gas) as a fuel for at least 3 hours per day with or without break, for at least 5 days per week and at least for last 3 months (i.e. long term exposure to fire) 3. Atmospheric temperature not exceeding more than 30 degree celsius. 4. Females using sanitary napkins.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosed cases of uterine fibroid, polycystic ovarian disease, uterine CA. 2.Females using a)Contraceptives : Hormonal (Oral contraceptive pills, Intra dermal injections) and Mechanical (Cu-T, Tubectomy) b) Anticoagulant therapy 3. Female having recent abortion. 4. Pregnant and lactating women. 5. Females using towels, tampons during menstrual cycle.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
An association between long term exposure to fire and abnormal uterine bleeding i.e. asrukdara in female cooks.Timepoint: 1 year—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBhakti Prakash Kale

MAMs, Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Malwadi, Hadapsar, Pune-411028

vrindakaknurkar@gmail.com09822042204

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026