Menorrhagia. Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In intervention group, Mefenamic acid capsules, 500 mg every 8 hours and hydro alcoholic extract of Achillea Millefolium capsules, 150 mg per day, every 8 hours,were prescribed, from t
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
In intervention group, Mefenamic acid capsules, 500 mg every 8 hours and hydro alcoholic extract of Achillea Millefolium capsules, 150 mg per day, every 8 hours,were prescribed, from the first day to
In control group, Mefenamic acid capsule 500 mg every 8 hours and placebo capsules 150 mg per day, every 8 hours, were prescribed from the first day to the end of bleeding.
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Body mass index between 18.5-29.9; affected by menorrhagia; age between 18-45 years old; no history of known systemic or pelvic inflammatory diseases; no pregnancy; no consumption of specific medications; no abnormal pap smear or ultrasonography; no history of sensitivity to medicinal plants. Exclusion criteria: sensitivity to the study medications; failure to adhere to prescribed treatment; unwilling to continue participation in the study; tacking any herbal or chemical drug during the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Amount of bleeding. Timepoint: Before treatment, first month during treatment, second month during treatment and one month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Higam Chart. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of bleeding. Timepoint: Before treatment, first month during treatment, second month during treatment and one month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Higam Chart. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Nahidi
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti
Outcome results
None listed