Hypermenorrhea. Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group:The subjects will take two capsules of sumac daily, 12 hours apart, for the first 7 days of the three menstrual cycles. Aqueous extract (grade A++) of sumac fruit wi
Sponsors
Babol University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged between 18 and 45 years Menstrual bleeding of more than 80 cc per menstrual cycle, based on the higham chart Regular menstrual cycle 21 days to 42 days Ability to read and write
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosed with ovarian cysts Endometrial polyp Neoplastic disorders Presence of chronic disease (blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes, kidney, liver, cardiovascular disorders, thyroid problems) Taking anticoagulant medication Smoking and alcohol consumption Abnormal endometrial thickness detected by ultrasound Taking hormonal contraceptives History of cancer in the first-degree family Known uterine fibroids larger than 3 cm (submucosal and intramural types) Sumac sensitivity and allergy Following a specific diet within the past 3 months Very severe bleeding requiring hospitalization
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The intensity of menstrual bleeding. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and then one month, two months and three months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Higham Chart.;The duration of menstrual bleeding. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and then one month, two months and three months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Higham Chart. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Possible side effects from taking sumac capsules in the intervention group. Timepoint: One month, two months and three months after starting to take the capsules. Method of measurement: Based on the individual's statements. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFereshteh Behmanesh
Babol University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed