Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VAGINAL CYST (GARTNER CYST): A CASE STUDY

Dr. Pravesh Tomar*, Dr. Shalinee and Dr. Deepti Durgapal

Abstract

The vulval growth can be in the form of cysts, benign growth or malignant growths. Vaginal cyst is include in benign growth, it is rare and most commonly located in anterior vaginal wall. Vaginal cyst is usually small, but may attain a size of 7.5cm in diameter. The vagina is usually a site of benign conditions such as infections, ulceration and other changes related to age of the patient, vagina is rarely can be a site of malignancy. Nature has provided number of protections in the form of high acidic pH, thick squamous cell epithelium. Whenever these normal defences of vagina are altered there is increased risk of diseases of the vagina. Vaginal cyst (Gartner cyst) probably arising from the remnants of the wolffian duct. According to modern asymptomatic cysts do not require treatment. If it causes symptoms they are excised. A 22year old, muslim primigravida patient, her married life 2yrs, present with amenorrhea of 5 month 17 days and something coming out per vaginum since 20 days. In Ayurveda it has been classified under Granthi Roga vitiated by Prakupita Vatadi Dosha along with Rakta-Mamsa-Medogata Dushti. In treatment process of excision may cause harmfull condition for primigravida‟s precious baby. But an Ayurvedic local therapy and treatment plays an important role in this condition and gives very quick and active effect without any harmfull effect.

Keywords: Vaginal cyst, Granthi Roga, Vatadi Dosha, Rakta- Mamsa-Medogata Dushti, Ayurvedic local therapy and treatment.