Abstract

AN OBSERVATIONAL PILOT STUDY TO ASSES THE RELATION BETWEEN PRAKRUTHI AND PRE- MENSTRUAL SYNDROME

*Dr. Kusuma H., Dr. Vathsalya U. S., Dr. Akshaya Mohandas, Dr. Javeed Chougala, Dr. Rohini Purohit

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Abstract

Background: PMS is a group of symptoms that occur in women, typically between ovulation & a period. The cause isn’t fully understood but likely involves changes in hormones during the menstrual cycle. The Prakruthi (individuality) of the person & symptoms of PMS may interlink. Objectives: In this study, assessment was done for the involvement of Prakruthi & its severity in PMS & also the relation between PMS. Materials & Method: Data of 21 samples were collected by using Standard Questionnaire of Prakruthi & PMS. Obtained data was analyzed & interpreted by using statistical software using tests like applying Kruskal-wallis one way test and Spearman’s two way correlation tests. Results and Conclusion: The analysis of total score of PMS of different Prakruthi revealed that Kapha Pradhana Prakruthi individuals were having more symptoms of PMS. The data analysis revealed a statistical significant relationship among the PMS symptoms example positive co-relation between weight gain and menstrual cramps, nervous tension and fluid retention, bloating and backache etc. But there is no statistical significant relation between individual Prakruthi & Severity of PMS. Hence the study paves way for analysis in larger sample size, which may provide conclusive results regarding symptomatic associations and its relation with Prakruti.

Keywords: Prakruthi, Ayurveda, Pre-menstrual syndrome, Menstruation, Observational study, Dosha, Hormones.