Effect of DMPA and A Polyherbal Drug on Histomorphometry of Uterus in Adult Female Rats

Girija Sivakumar, Kamakshi K.

Abstract: Adult female albino rats were treated with injectable contraceptive (Demedroxyprogesteroneacetate-DMPA) and then treated with a polyherbal drug containing herbal plants extracts which are proved to have uterotonic effect. Animals were divided into various groups. Experimental groups were treated with DMPA. Uterine tissues were removed from all groups and subjected to morphological and histomorphometrical studies. Results were compared and tabulated.

Keywords: Estrous cycle DMPA Uterus Histomorphometry