The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

Comparison of chamomile and mefenamic acid capsules in hemorrhage of menstruation

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Zahra Karimian 1
Zohre Sadat 2
Nosrat Bahrami 3
Mahbubeh Kafaie 4
1 PhD Student of Reproductive Health, Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
2 Instructor of Midwifery, Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
3 Instructor of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran.
4 Instructor of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
10.22038/ijogi.2015.4780
Abstract
Introduction: Menstrual disorders can cause many problems for women at different periods, and sometimes diagnosis and treatment of these disorders manifests as a problem in clinical medicine. Due to the high prevalence of menstrual disorders and fewer side effects of herbal medicines than chemical drugs, this study was performed with aim to compare the effects of chamomile and mefenamic acid capsules in hemorrhage of menstruation.
Methods: This triple-blind randomized clinical trial study was performed on 90 students living in dormitories of Kashan University of Medical Sciences. They were randomly divided into two groups of chamomile and mefenamic acid. 45 cases received 250 mg of chamomile and 45 cases received 250 mg mefenamic acid per 8 hour for two cycles. Data collection tool was questionnaire, and Higam standard test was used to determine bleeding. Data was analyzed by SPSS statistical software (version 16), and Chi-square test, T-test, Fisher and paired t-test. PResults: The amount of bleeding was significantly decreased in both treatment groups compared to pre-treatment (P<0.05), but the difference between two groups was not significant (P>0.05). Decreased amount of bleeding caused by chamomile and mefenamic acid was not different in the second cycle compared to first cycle (P>0.05).
Conclusion: The use of chamomile capsule can decrease hemorrhage in menstruation, so its consumption is recommended to treat this disorder in women. 
Keywords
Chamomile
Hemorrhage of menstruation
Mefenamic Acid
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