An observational study to determine the possible association between specific yakkai ilakkanam (Siddha somatotype) in patients with Abnormal uterine bleeding Perumbadu

**PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:**·       To determine the possible association of specific disease uterine bleeding (Perumbadu) on the basis of Dhegi characterisation.

SECONDARY OBEJECTIVE:  To study the relationship of panchapatchi calculation with perumbadu in the subjects included in the research.  To document the specific siddha diagnostic methodology naadi in the subjects.

Study type: An Observational study,**Study design:**Cross sectional study- Case control study

**INCLUSION CRITERIA :**Age :18-55 years. Subject is assessed with PBAC for abnormal uterine bleeding with the following conditions- Fibroid uterus, Adenomyosis, Pelvic endometriosis, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Chronic tubo ovarian mass, Endocrinal - hypothyroid and hyperthyroid, Hematological cause and other causes and are included in the study.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

·Patient not willing to sign the consent form

· Patients with any serious system illness

·Metrorrhagia

PRIMARY OUTCOME:

·       The possible association of Dhegi characterization in Perumbadu patients will be obtained.

SECONDARY OUTCOME

·       The Naadi in the subjects of the study  will be documented.

·       The affected humors in the subjects will be evaluated through the panchapatchi calculation

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The results will be statistically analysed and reported.

KEY WORDS: Dhegi, Yakkai ilakkanam, Siddha,  Perumbadu, Abnormal uterine bleeding.