Case study on endometriosis treatment with siddha medicine

Abstract

Current treatment of endometriosis is mainly based on surgery and ovarian suppressive agents (oral contraceptives, progestins, GnRh agonist and androgenic agents). Hormonal treatments are often associated with unwanted effects, delayed conception and recurrence of disease and symptoms when withdrawn. The present study is about treating Endometriosis with Siddha medicine, which not only treats the disease making the patient asymptomatic or symptom free clinically but also without any untoward effects. A 17 yr old girl who was found to be suffering from or diagnosed with endometriosis and was suggested for surgical interventions, was treated with Siddha treatment methodology and documented