scholarly journals Histological changes of uterus after comparative treatment of female rats by Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds and combined oral contraceptive pills

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Kaid Naji Allow ◽  
Ayah Rebhi Hilles ◽  
Zainab Yousef ◽  
Norbaiyah Mohamed Bakrim ◽  
Belqees Ahmed ◽  
...  

Introduction: This study evaluates the histological changes of uterine tissue in the female Sprague Dawley rats after administration of Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) seeds in comparison to combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs). Methods: Twenty four female Sprague Dawley strain rats of 8 weeks old were divided into A, B, and C groups. Group A was the control and B was administrated with 0.05 mg/kg body weight of COCPs for 15 days. Group C was treated with 750 mg/kg body weight of fenugreek seed aqueous (FSA) extract for 15 days. The uterine tissues were isolated and studied histologically. Results: The uterine weight in the FSA extract treated group was normal, while in the COCPs treated group it was insignificantly increased. The endometrial thickness and endometrial gland density were normal in the FSA extract treated group, while in the COCPs treated group it was atrophied. Decidual-like cells were observed in the COCPs treated group only. Conclusions: Endometrial atrophy and decidual-like cells were noted after COCPs treatment while in the FSA extract and control groups they were absent. The findings suggest that fenugreek seeds could be used as an alternative natural and safe contraceptive product.

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Kaid Naji Allow ◽  
Ayah Rebhi Hilles ◽  
Zainab Yousef ◽  
Norbaiyah Mohamed Bakrim ◽  
Belqees Ahmed ◽  
...  

Introduction: This study examines the anti-fertility effects of Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) seeds extract in the reproductive system of female rats in comparison to combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs). Methods: Thirty two female Sprague Dawley rats of 8 weeks old were divided into four groups (A, B, C and D). All female rats were allowed to mate with male rats. Group A is a positive control and not given any treatment. Group B is a negative control group. Group C and D were treated with 0.05 mg/kg body weight of COCPs and 750 mg/kg body weight of fenugreek seed aqueous (FSA) extract for 15 days respectively. Blood samples were subsequently taken on the proestrous phase to evaluate the serum levels of follicular stimulating hormone (FSH). The embryo implantation rate was studied in all groups. Results: Administration of 750 mg/kg FSA extract and COCPs both resulted in decreased FSH serum levels, to 25.62 ng/ml and 71.56 ng/ml respectively (p<0.01). The embryo implantation rate was zero in both FSA extract and COCPs treated groups. Conclusions: Anti-fertility effects of FSA extract and COCPs are potentially similar in terms of their ability to reduce FSH serum levels and inhibit implantation.


Author(s):  
Maitri Shah ◽  
Chirayu Parmar ◽  
Riddhi Gor

Background: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is the most common menstrual disorder of women in any age group and is a diagnosis of exclusion. Medical management of menorrhagia is a difficult task as there are wide variations in the available drugs and a lot of different regimes are available. Present study evaluates efficacy and safety of ormeloxifene a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERMs) as compared to combined oral contraceptive pills in treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding in perimenopausal women.Methods: Total 60 patients meeting with our inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled in the study over a time period of 6 months and were further divided randomly into two groups. One group was given Ormeloxifene and the other group was treated with combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) over a period of six months. The outcome variables noted were pictorial blood loss assessment chart (PBAC) score, Hb level and combined endometrial thickness (CET). Quantitative variables were compared using independent t test/Mann-Whitney test between the two groups and paired t Test/Wilcoxon test was used for comparison between pre and post within the group.Results: Both ormeloxifene and COCP significantly reduce blood loss in these patients evidenced by decrease of PBAC score, rise in hemoglobin levels and decrease in CET levels. However, ormeloxifene was found to be superior to COCP in reducing the menstrual blood loss. Ormeloxifene was also tolerated better compared to COCP with fewer side effects experienced by patients.


2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1340-1433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayodele O Arowojolu ◽  
Maria F Gallo ◽  
Laureen M Lopez ◽  
David A Grimes ◽  
Sarah E Garner

Author(s):  
Ankita Gupta ◽  
Rishika Raj

Background: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is one of the most often encountered gynecologic problems causing anemia, reduced quality of life and unnecessary hysterectomies. A prospective study was conducted on women with DUB to study the effect of ormeloxifene versus combined oral contraceptive pills in controlling blood loss in them.Methods: 100 Women with DUB were enrolled randomly in three groups. After baseline assessment each patient in group A was treated with iron tablets, containing 100 mg elemental iron and folic acid 1.5 mg, for three months and were termed as control group. Group B patients were treated with ormeloxifene in dose of 60 mg twice a week for twelve weeks. Group C patients were treated with combined oral contraceptive pills for twenty- one days starting from third day of their LMP. The treatment was continued for three consecutive cycles. The efficacy of the studied drugs was analyzed by comparing the baseline and post treatment PBAC score, haemoglobin level and endometrial thickness, using appropriate statistical tests.Results: Ormeloxifene was more effective than only iron or combined oral contraceptive therapy in controlling menstrual blood loss (79.11% versus 58.57%). There was a reduction in endometrial thickness in group receiving ormeloxifene as well as in the group receiving combined oral contraceptive pills (p=0.486), however this was statistically not significant.Conclusions: Ormeloxifene was significantly better than combined OCP in reduction of menstrual blood flow in cases of DUB. It has better compliance and marked improvement in subjective symptoms as compared to OCP.


Contraception ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 313
Author(s):  
K. Nanda ◽  
A. Lendvay ◽  
C. Kwok ◽  
E. Tolley ◽  
K. Dubé ◽  
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