AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF OBESE POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME WITH TRISHNYADILOHAM – A CASE STUDY

According to Ayurveda Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a disorder involving imbalance of Vata, Pitta and mainly Kaphadosha. Change in lifestyle and diet is the important part of the treatment. There are many references found in Ayurveda which coincides with PCOS. Out of Artavkshay, Arajaska yonivyapad, Vaataj artavdushti, Kshinartav, Shandhi Yonivyapad, Pushpaghni Jaatharini, Pushpaghani Jaatharini coincides with PCOS in terms of Lakshnas and Hetu. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a Medojroga, Santarpanjanyavyadhi as per Ayurveda. Trishnyadi loham kalpa is described under Medorog chikitsa in Yogratnakar. As it has all Kapha nashak dravya, it will help to reduce fat thereby reduction in other metabolic markers of PCOS. In today’s era due change in lifestyle incidence of PCOD has risen. It is very common endocrinopathy in women with reproductive age. There are four compartments involved in Polycystic ovarian syndrome. Out of that Obesity is found over 50% of patients with PCOS. A reduction in body weight of 5-10% will cause a 30% reduction in visceral fat, which is often sufficient to restore ovulation and reduce metabolic markers. So to restore normal menstruation Kaphanashak chikitsa is equally important. Along with proper diet, exercise and Trishnyadi loham will definitely help to reduce body weight and restore normal menstrual function

EFFECT OF SUCCESSFUL AYURVEDIC TREATMENT IN MANAGEMENT OF UTERINE FIBROID - A CASE STUDY

Fibroid is the most common benign tumor of the uterus and also the most common benign solid tumor in the female. Histologically this tumor is composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue, called as uterine leiomyoma, myoma, fibromyoma. It has been estimated that at least 20% of women at age of 30 have got fibroid in their wombs. These patients may be asymptomatic or may be symptomatic. Case Description: A 35 year old female patient came in YMT Ayurvedic hospital OPD of Striroga and prasutitantra with complaining of scanty menses and pain in abdomen occasionally. The patient was Diagnosed with uterine fibroids by USG. According to Ayurveda treatment, she was given Ayurvedic oral medicines along with Panchakarma. Outcome: After six months of treatment patient showed significant relief in symptoms. There was significant reduction in symptoms like scanty menses, proper intervals in between menses. Conclusion: Significant relief can be achieved in patients of Uterine fibroid by applying Ayurvedic treatment. It is single case study and clinical trial should done in large number of patients to see the result. Aim: To Study effect of ayurvedic Chikitsa in management of uterine fibroid. Objective: To assess the Ayurvedic treatment in management of fibroids. 2. To study Granthi. 3. To study Shodhan chikitsa Methodology: It is a single case study of uterine fibroid

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL EROSION THROUGH YONIDHAVAN WITH TRIPHALA AND DARUHARIDRA KWATH, APAMARGA KSHAR PRATISARAN WITH JATYADI TAILPICHU – A CASE STUDY

In chronic cervicitis, there is marked thickening of the cervical mucosa with underlying tissue oedema. These thickened tissues tend to push out through the external os along the direction of least resistance. The entity is most marked where the cervix has already been lacerated. In such conditions, the longitudinal muscle fibres are free to act unopposed. As a result, the lips of cervix curl upwards. Now a days number of females has developed cervicitis very fast and symptoms are like per vaginal white discharge with foul smell, and dyspareunia. This cervical erosion further leads to dyspareunia and then to infertility also. There is no disease given in Ayurveda classics which can directly correlate with cervical erosion. But in some aspect of symptoms and signs this can correlate with Karnini yonivyapad and hence treatment can be according to that. In this article case study of cervical erosion described which was treated with Ayurvedic Sthanik chikitsa- Yonidhavan by Triphala and Daruharidra kwath, Apamarga kshar pratisaran and Jatyadi tail pichu for 7 days for 3 conjugative cycles. With this combined therapy of Sthanik chikitsa cervical erosion has been completely cured. Hence clinical trial can be done in large number of patients to see further results

Ayurvedic Management of Menorrhagia with Lodhra Shunthi Yog- A Case Study

Detail description of Strirogvyadhies and various changes that occur during all stages of women life such as Puberty, reproductive age, menopause, diseases that occur during these stages and most important treatment mentioned in oldest system of health science i.e., Ayurveda. Raktapradar in Ayurveda is characterized by excessive or prolonged menstruation with or without inter-menstrual bleeding, which is one of the most common bleeding disorders in women. Excessive bleeding from uterus either at the time of menses or in inter-menstrual time is considered as Asrigdara or Raktapradar in Ayurveda. 28% of women’s population considered that menstruation excessive and plan their social activities around the menstrual cycle. 10% of women employees need to take off from the work because of excessive menstrual bleeding. About 6% of women, aged between 25 to 45 years consult their general practioners about excessive bleeding. Once referred to gynecologist, possible causative bleeding disorders are not routinely investigated and risk of surgical interventions is high. Ayurveda provides many alternatives which not only cures disease but also prevents their recurrences. Ayurveda gives so many formulations to overcome to Raktapradar one such formulation selected here i.e., Lodhra Shunthi Yog. By considering above mentioned facts and in this case study, an attempt is made to evaluate potency of Lodhra Shunthi Yog (in Churna form) for management of Raktapradar

Complete Review of Ayurvedic Management of Raktapradar w.s.r. to Brihatrayi and Laghutrayi

Raktapradar in Ayurveda is characterized by excessive or prolonged menstruation with or without intermenstrual bleeding, which is one of the most common bleeding disorders in women. Excessive bleeding from uterus either at the time of menses or in intermenstrual time is considered as Asrigdara or Raktapradar in Ayurveda. Normal menstrual bleeding including ovulation or more specifically the organized sequence of endocrine signals that characterizes the ovulatory cycle, menses regularities, predictability & consistency. It is most basic concept that control the endometrial cycle, the volume & the duration of menstrual flow. Cyclic regular menstrual bleeding which is excessive in amount & duration considered as Menorrhagia. Raktapradar can be correlated with menorrhagia. As per modern science, menorrhagia is defined as cyclic regular bleeding which is excessive in amount (>80ml) or duration (>7 days) or both. It is considered as one of the commonest leading gynecological problem. In modern medicine haemostatic, analgesic and hormonal therapies are advised for Menorrhagia, which includes hormonal therapy, antiprostaglandins & antifibrinolytic agents. These have not proven their definitive efficacy in spite of high costs; their side effects have led to hormonal imbalances hence it is need of time to have an integrated and comprehensive therapeutic intervention in Ayurveda to prevent recurrence& would overcome the modern medicine limitations. Many herbal & herbo-mineral preparations, Shodhan & Shaman Chikits as per Rugnabal are mentioned in Ayurveda to cure Raktapradar and related symptoms which can be used as per Anubandha Dosha and Lakshana

Successful Treatment of Unexplained Secondary Infertility by Ayurveda- A Case Study

Secondary infertility indicates previous pregnancy but failure to conceive subsequently. Incidences of secondary infertility are increasing day by day. Many factors like age, hectic schedule, stress, diet, unhealthy lifestyle are responsible for it. Psychological stress disturbs overall health of women by inducing generation of reactive oxygen species and thereby oxidative stress. This oxidative stress may hamper the health of ovaries, oocyte quality and causes female reproductive health disorders. Aim: To study the effect of Ayurvedic treatment in management of unexplained secondary infertility. Objective: To access the effect of Ayurvedic management of unexplained secondary infertility. Methodology: It is a single case study of unexplained secondary infertility. Case description: A 38 years old female Hindu patient came in YMT OPD of Streeroga and Prasutitantra anxious for child since 3 years. She had a history of 2 MTPs, one before and one after her 5 year old female child. Her last MTP was done in 2015. After that she was actively trying to conceive around last 3 years but couldn’t conceive again in spite of regular unprotected coitus. She was advised to do ovulation study and HSG but she was not willing to do investigations, but as per history, her schedule was very hectic and stressful treatment: She was advised Ayurvedic oral medications along with Panchkarma. Outcome: After four months of treatment she conceived. Conclusion: Ayurvedic management can act as an anti-stress and antioxidant agent thereby improving the reproductive health of women and increasing their chances of conception