Effect of oil drop urine test for polycystic ovary syndrome in Siddha medicine

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a heterogeneous disorder with multiple and unclear aetiology and a significant cause of menstrual irregularity, subfertility and infertility. The methodology of diagnosis in Siddha system is based on three humors, Body constituents and eight-fold examinations. Among these parameters, <i>Neykkuri</i> (oil drop test), sub test of Urine exmination, a widely used diagnostic and prognostic tool to assess the imbalance of the body's vital humors. This study aims to document the Urine sign - Oil drop test in PCOS and its association with three humours and Body constituents. The results showed a significant association (P=0.016) between three humours and Urine sign which was observed in PCOS patients. This preliminary study in PCOS patients revealed a potential correlation between Urine sign and three humours, highlighting their relevance within Siddha diagnostic principles in the assessment of PCOS.