Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH OF MANAGEMENT IN ASRIGDARA

Dr. Mansi Milind Sarvade*, Dr. Sanjay G. Gavane and Dr. Rucha R. Ganu

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Abstract

Asrigdara is a common gynaecological complaint of women which affects her quality of life. It is one of the common Raktapradoshaj vikara manifesting as excessive menstrual bleeding or a condition having features different than normal menstrual blood. It can be compared to Abnormal Uterine bleeding (AUB) which is the term used for any alteration in menstruation resulting from increased amount, duration or frequency. Quality of life is affected as it is associated with pain and discomfort, AUB leads to loss of productivity.[1] AUB affects 9 to 14% women between menarche and menopause.[2] In India, the reported prevalence rate is around 17.9%.[3] A variety of treatments have been described in Ayurveda for Asrigdara including shodhana and shaman chikitsa. Treatment must remain individualized to address the management of AUB in order to achieve improves quality of life.

Keywords: Asrigdara, Raktapradoshaj vikara, Shodana, Shaman, AUB.