Abstract

CONCEPT OF UDAVARTINI YONI VYAPAD IN RELATION WITH DYSMENORRHEA: AYURVEDIC ASPECT

Dr. Veena Ajay Patil*, Dr. Ashwini Shivaji Patil and Dr. Jayant Jeevan Gaikwad

Abstract

In ancient ayurveda the problems related with female genital tract are described as yonivyapad. In this modern era as we consider men women equality in every field many of the women have to face gynecological problems such as Asrigdara (menorrhagia), Artavakshya (oligomenorrhea), Dysmenorhoea that is painful menstruation. By reviewing all the Ayurveda literature related to Udavartini yonivyapad it reveals that Udavartini yonivyapad matches all the types of dysmenorhoea in modern science. As Charakacharya explained pain in udavartini yonivyapad which get immediately relieved after menstrual blood release.

Keywords: Udavartini yonivypad, Dysmenorrhoea, Painful menstruation, gynecological disorder.