Effects of Unani Herbal Formulae in the Management of Endometrial Polyp: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT: A 53-year-old married woman who had an irregular menstrual cycle complained of vaginal spotting for three months. She also reported gaining weight. After a Pipelle biopsy revealed a hyperplastic polyp in her uterus, she was recommended to undergo total laparoscopic hysterectomy, along with an endometrial biopsy and a hysteroscopy beforehand. She had only a month left before her surgery when she came for treatment at the Gynecology clinic (Unani). Itrifal-e-Ghudadi and Majun-e-Dabidulward were prescribed 5 grams twice daily orally after meals, and Marham-e-Dakhiliyoon for local application on the lower abdomen daily in the morning. After about seven months of treatment, the patient's symptoms were completely resolved, and her transvaginal sonography was completely normal, even after more than 6 months devoid of treatment. Thus, she avoided undergoing a total laparoscopic hysterectomy and was able to keep her uterus intact. Hence, it can be concluded that the Unani system of medicine is advantageous in treating endometrial polyps.

KEYWORDS: case report; endometrial biopsy; endometrial polyp; hysteroscopy; total laparoscopic hysterectomy; Unani system of medicine.