Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON STHAULYA (OBESITY) IN GYNECOLOGICAL DISORDERS AND ITS MANAGEMENT THROUGH AYURVEDA

Dr. Farida Parbin* and Dr. Yanbeni Humtsoe

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Abstract

Sthaulya (obesity) in Ayurveda comes under the heading of Medaroga which results due to dysfunction of Meda dhatvagni (factor responsible for nourishment/ metabolism of Meda dhatu) and is considered as metabolic disorder. Further, its description is available in "Ashtaunindita Purusha Adhyaya of Charak Samhita Sutrasthana chapter 21". A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight and BMI over 30 is obesity (WHO). Rising obesity rates around the world have had a profound impact on women's reproductive health. In obesity androgen will increase, decrease sex hormone binding globulin, insulin resistance causes various Gynecological problems like early puberty, irregular menstruation, oligomenorrhoea or amenorrhea, PCO, fibroid, endometrial polyp, infertility, various kind of heart disease etc. Women of childbearing age with a high BMI (>30%) are at greater risk of ovulation problems and generally respond poorly to fertility treatment. Weight reduction, lifestyle modification, balanced diet improves reproductive outcomes, reduces symptoms and morbidity after gynecologic surgery. Numerous pharmacological treatment options are available, It can also managed through Ayurveda by Shaman and Sodhan Chikitsa and various type of Yoga.

Keywords: Obesity, BMI, Gynecological disorder, Management and Yoga.