Abstract:Introduction: PCOS is commonest endocrine syndrome characterized by combination of reproductive, metabolic and psychological features. Its global prevalence is estimated between 5 and 21%. In India it varies in urban region (9- 22%) and rural region (2-8%). The prevalence according to Rotterdam’s criteria is 11.33%. In Kashmir the prevalence of PCOS is 28.9% by NIH criteria and 34.3% by AE- PCOS criteria. The prevalence of PCOS is high among Kashmiri women and is probably the highest in a published series globally. polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) was originally described in 1935 by Stein and Leventhal as a syndrome manifested by amenorrhoea, hirsutism, and obesity associated with enlarged polycystic ovaries. This heterogenous disorder is characterised by excessive androgen production by the ovaries mainly. PCOS is a multifactorial and polygenic condition. Diagnosis is based upon the presence of any two of the following three criteria. (ASRM/ ESHRE).
1.Oligo- anovulation
2.Hyperandrogenism (clinically or biochemically)
3.Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound.
Aim of the study: To find the cause of PCOS based on Mizaj (temperament)
Materials and Method: The Study was carried out in the regional research of Unani medicine Naseem bagh campus, University of Kashmir from December 2018 to August 2019 after approval of BOS and IEC. The total number of patients screened for PCOS were 89 and 77 were enrolled in the study after obtaining written informed consent. The data of 77 patients were document in the case record form meant for the study. They were divided into two groups test group n=33 and control group n=33. The dropout number of patients was 11. The cause of the syndrome is keenly observed for the period 2 months.
Observation and Result: The cause that is mentioned in our classical literature is same that reveals in this study. For statistical analysis data was compiled and exported to data editor of SPSS version 20.0 and graph pad prism software.
Financial support: The financial support was provided by Central Council of Unani Medicine, (CCRUM), New Delhi, I am highly thankful to them.
