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A Qualitative Study on the Lived Experiences of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Attending Gynecology OPD, Bangalore
Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, affecting multiple aspects of their well-being, including physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. Despite its widespread occurrence, the lived experiences of women with PCOS remain inadequately understood. The present qualitative study aimed to explore and interpret these lived experiences to enhance professional awareness, improve understanding, and promote better support for affected women. A phenomenological research …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Unfolding the Awareness for Women and Children in Vidarbha Region
Abstract: The concept of “Roots and Wings” as a pathway to empower women and children in Vidarbha region, focusing on the need for both a strong foundation and the freedom to thrive. “Roots” symbolize support systems like education, cultural identity, and community care, while “wings” represent opportunities for growth, self-expression, and independence. Women in Vidarbha often face deep-rooted challenges, including gender inequality, domestic violence, menstrual health, abuse and a lack of …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Humanities · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Assessment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Emphasis on Imaging Modalities
Abstract: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a higly prevalent hormonal disorder that affects women during their reproductive age. It is linked to a wide range of health concerns ,including disturbances in reproductive functions, metabolic abnormalities and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Ultrasonography plays a crucial role in identifying polycystic ovarian morphology, which constitutes one of the key diagnostic criteria under the Rotterdam consensus. This prospective cross-sectional observational study was conducted …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Plan on Knowledge Regarding Premenstrual Symptoms Among Early Adolescent Girls in Selected Schools of Agra
Abstract: Premenstrual symptoms are commonly experienced by many women and can have a considerable impact on their everyday functioning and overall well-being. These symptoms involve physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, with different levels of severity. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching plan on knowledge regarding premenstrual symptoms among early adolescent girls in selected schools …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 45–65 Read article
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Menopausal Health Concerns in Women Residing in Urban Areas
Abstract: Menopause is a natural biological transition in a woman’s life marked by the permanent cessation of menstruation and significant hormonal changes. This stage is often accompanied by a variety of physical, psychological, and social challenges that can affect overall well-being. Women residing in urban areas may experience menopausal health concerns differently due to lifestyle patterns, occupational stress, environmental factors, and changing social structures. The present article explores the common health …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Unani Medicine and Yoga Therapy in the Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Case Series
Abstract: Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynaecological disorder in adolescent women, as the incidence of dysmenorrhea is highest with estimates ranging from 20 to 90%. Recurrent short-term school absence is the leading cause of dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls. Curative options in conventional medicine for dysmenorrhea include NSAIDS, oral contraceptives and surgical interventions, but because of the adverse effects, of NSAIDS and OCPs more and more patients are opting for alternative methods …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Analysis of Virechana Karma with Trivritta Avaleha: A Retrospective Study
Abstract: The Virechana (therapeutic purgation) is one of the popular Panchakarma procedures which has been performed to maintain the health and treat various ailments such as constipation, skin diseases, menstrual disorders etc. The ancient classical texts have described the procedure of Virechana Karma in detail, but, it becomes practically difficult to perform the Virechana Karma as the drugs mentioned for Virechana Karma in the classical texts are either not available in …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Managing Infertility with Panchakarma— A Case Study of Anovulation Associated with Endometriotic Cysts
Abstract: Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. In any community, about 5–15% of couples who are of reproductive age have suffer from infertility. A 29-years-old female patient of 29 yrs. old of primary infertility with Pitta Pradhana Vata Prakruti was diagnosed as Anovulation along with Grade- 4 Endometriosis. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated to Bandhya with Vataja yoni …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Pharmaceutical and Analytical Study of Kasis w.r.t. Different Shodhan Methods
Abstract: In Rasa shastra, the minerals are categorized as maharasa, uparasa and sadharana rasa based on different criteria. Kasis is categorized under uparasa. Kasis is very important mineral in Ayurvedic text. For proper usage of drug and to make it free from impurities, shodhan (~purification) process is essential. Shodhan not only purify the drug but also add therapeutic properties and make suitable it for further procedure. In classical text several methods …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Knowledge of Family Caregivers on Care of Mentally Challenged Children: A Review Article
Abstract: The degree of impairment from mental retardation varies widely, from profoundly impaired to mild or borderline retardation. Less emphasis is now placed on the degree of retardation and more on the amount of intervention and care needed for daily life. Not all parents have adequate knowledge regarding intellectual disability. There is an existing lack of knowledge among the family caregivers on care of mentally challenged children in variety of areas …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Effect of Samshodhana in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Case Study
Abstract: Introduction:-: Shodhana with Panchkarma is a complete promotive, preventive and curative procedure for healthy living. Ayurveda advises to undergo specific Panchkarma regime according to season for purification of body, to relax the mind and to improve the digestion and metabolism. It eliminates metabolic toxins from the body, removes any unhealthy conditions developed in our system, improves health condition and increases the chance of conception and aids in natural birth. Case …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Ayurvedic Intervention in Recurrent Abortions w.s.r. to Putraghni Yonivyapada
Abstract: To give birth is the most heartfelt initiation to spirituality a woman can experience. However sometimes due to various causes gestation is not continued till term which is very agonizing for a couple. Habitual Abortion (or recurrent abortion) refers to a history of repeated miscarriage, which is defined as three or more succeeding pregnancy losses before 20 weeks of pregnancy from the last menstrual period. Repeated miscarriage/Pregnancy loss is often …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Practice of Breast Self-Examination and Associated Factors among Female Nurses of Hawassa University Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, South Ethiopia, 2018
Abstract: Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. The aim of this study was to assess practice of breast self-examination and associated factors among nurses. Methods: A hospital based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2018 on a sample of 180 female nurses. Pretested and structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data entry was done using EPI Info 3.5.4 and exported to …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Current Update from Literature
Abstract: PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is an endocrine condition that affects women of reproductive age and can have catastrophic consequences. Menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, evidence of hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance are all indicators of PCOS. PCOS individuals are more likely to suffer reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular problems. The pathogenesis of PCOS is complicated by a number of factors, including genetics, environmental factors, hormonal imbalances, obesity, ovarian dysfunction, and hypothalamus pituitary malformations. Despite …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Study of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Special Reference to Candidate Genes
Abstract: The PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) has become a worldwide concern as progression of PCOS in the age group of adolescence to postmenopausal women is increasing. In India, sudden rapid growth in PCOS is observed in the range of 3.7–22.5%. Effects of PCOS are not only on the reproductive and metabolic systems, but the whole body’s metabolism gets affected; ultimately, it leads to different life- style diseases like type 2 diabetes …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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Spontaneous Perforation of Uterus in Pyometra
Abstract: Accumulation of pus in the uterine cavity is known as Pyometra. Any cause that obstructs the flow of menstrual blood and endometrial secretions can lead to development of Pyometra. Various factors have been implicated in development of this condition which includes any benign or malignant growth that obstructs cervical canal, any age related stenosis, previous radiotherapy, previous surgeries on cervix. Spontaneous Rupture of Pyometra is a rare event and can …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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Kapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens): A Promising Indigenous Herbal Drug and Its Effect on Different Disease Conditions
Abstract: Mucuna pruriens is widely known as “velvet bean,” which originally belongs to eastern part of India and China where it is cultivated as vegetable crop. It has been shown that its seeds are potentially of substantial medicinal importance. Kapikacchu belongs to Fabaceae family and it is widely used for aphrodisiac purpose as well as for Parkinson disease. It has lots of pharmacological properties such as hypoglycemic activity, antioxidant activity, aphrodisiac …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study of Hanging Cases in Bhagalpur, Bihar
Abstract: Violent asphyxia death is one of the most common causes of unnatural deaths; among which hanging is the most common method. It is widely accepted as a method of suicide due to relative painless and rapid death. The aim of the study to find out the demographic pattern of death due to hanging cases brought for postmortem examination in JLN Medical College, Bhagalpur, during the period of one year (2018) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 43–46 Read article
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Literature review on Kalarchi - Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb
Abstract: AbstractKalarchi is one of the Siddha drug traditionally being in use since ancient times to treat Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). The botanical name of Kalarchi is Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb is belonging to the family Caesalpiniaceae. It is a climber up to 15 m long, throughout India, near sea-coast, especially all over Bengal, Bombay and whole of Southern India. Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is the highly prevalence disease among …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Review with Special Reference to Unani Concepts
Abstract: Dysmenorrhea is potentially the most common and most underdiagnosed gynecologic condition. It is characterized by crampy lower abdominal pain radiating to back and thigh. Nausea, vomiting, headache and diarrhea are frequent accompanying symptoms. An excess or imbalance of prostaglandins, vasopressin, and chemical substances derived from phospholipids play an important role in generating primary dysmenorrhea symptoms, although exact pathology is still difficult to understand. An estimated 10–30% of all working or …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 Read article