Abstract

A LITERARY REVIEW ON ARTAVA KSHAYA W. S. R. OLIGOHYPOMENORRHEA

*Dr. Archana, Dr. Sheela Mallikarjun MS(Ayu), Dr. Sonalika Hiremath MS(Ayu), Dr. Sridevi Swamy MS(Ayu) and Dr. Ishwari Patil MS(Ayu)

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Abstract

In womanhood important physiological manifestation is Artava Chakra, i.e Menstrual Cycle. In our classics, all gynecological problems are described under the umbrella of Yonivyapads and Artavadushtis. The basic physiology of the menstrual cycle is a complex mechanism, this involves sequence of phases in co-ordination with the Hypothalamus, Anterior Pitutary, Ovary and Endometrium. Menstrual irregularity is one of the most frequent Gynecological disorders among women during reproductive period, the most common one is Artava Kshaya nowadays. The incidence of Artava Kshaya is increasing day by day due to present life style, food habits, increased stress etc. Artava Kshaya is a condition very much similar to the Oligohypomenorrhea which is characterized by cycle which are longer than 35days and menstrual bleeding less than 2 days.

Keywords: Artava Kshaya, Oligohypomenorrhea, Artava Dushti, Yonivyapad.