• Dr. Ismath Shameem
• Khan Sabira Khatoon Shahmeer.

Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common gynaecological complain with multiple aetiology and diverse pathological origins. Approximately 30% of women suffer from HMB during their reproductive age, but only one third of these women are confined to have underlying pathology of a type widely recognized to cause HMB. In conventional medicine, the treatment for menorrhagia include both hormonal (combined oral contraceptive pills, cyclic progestogens) or non-hormonal (Tranexamic acid) etc. Despite a fair success rate of these medicines, each has a substantial adverse effect. Traditional system of medicine including Greeko Arabic medicine are gaining popularity due to long history of use and several other benefits. Medicinal plants are being used since long time to treat various gynaecological disorders and emphasis is made on research to validate the efficacy and safety of these drugs in the present scenario. Several Habis (Hemostatic) and Qabid (Astringent) drugs are found effective in treating menorrhagia. Therefore, aim of this article is to review the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of HMB in Unani system of medicine and to summarize the research done on HMB using Unani medicine.

Heavy menstrual bleeding, Kaṭhrat-i-Tamṭh, Unani system of medicine

"A comprehensive review of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Kaṭhrat-i-Tamṭh) in Unani Medicine – An evidence based approach", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 7, page no.g84-g95, July-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2107742.pdf

"A comprehensive review of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Kaṭhrat-i-Tamṭh) in Unani Medicine – An evidence based approach", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 7, page no. ppg84-g95, July-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2107742.pdf