Centchroman - A Magical Pill or a Myth
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
MASTALGIA is a common symptom experienced by most of the females and most common complaint encountered in outpatient department. Many agents have been tried but till now ideal treatment still awaits. Centchroman (ormeloxifene) is a selective estrogen receptor modulator. Method: 56 Eligible patients of cyclic as well as non cyclic mastalgia were enrolled in our study to evaluate the efficacy of centchroman. Patients were treated with centchroman 30 mg daily for three months. Patients were followed at 4, 8, 12 weeks up to a period of 6 months. Patients were assessed using VAS score (visual analogue pain score) and breast pain chart. Results: At 12 weeks, 87% women achieved reduction in pain score <3. Centchroman is an effective, safe, inexpensive and easily available drug for mastalgia. Except for 3 patients who had delay of menstruation 7- 10 days.
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Natasha Thakur
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