Abstract

A BRIEF POSTULATION OF RAKTAPRADARA (MENORRHAGIA)

Dr. Radhika Patil* and Dr. Kavita Mule

.

Abstract

Reproductive potentiality in a woman begins at the point of Menarche, which is the beginning of cyclic uterine bleeding in the anatomically and physiologically normal female and that capability of procreation ends at Menopause. Discussion: Menstruation (Rutuchakra) occurs periodically for every month and consists of assorted intermittent phases. Endometrium shedding is called as “Menses”. Normal menstrual bleeding is cyclic, occurs every 21 to 35 days, with an average of 28 days. Bleeding lasts for 2 to 7 days with a normal blood loss of 35 to 80 ml. Menorrhagia is defined as cyclic bleeding at normal intervals, the bleeding is either excessive in amount (>80ml) or duration (>7 days) or both. According to Ayurveda, due to Pradirana (excessive excretion) of Raja (menstrual blood), it is known as “Raktapradar”.

Keywords: Raktapradara, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Menotaxis, Mennorrhagia