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A CASE STUDY ON SUCCESSFUL AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF HABITUAL ABORTION DUE TO PCOS ASSOCIATED WITH HYPOTHYROIDISM

Dr. Aarati Patil*, Dr. Sufiya Siddique, Dr. Kshitija Berde and Dr. Aishwarya Deshpande

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Abstract

Recurrent pregnancy loss or miscarriage is also known as habitual abortion. It is defined as three or more consecutive pregnancy losses before 20 weeks of gestation.[1] While modern medicine relates the case of recurrent abortion to altered hormonal levels and anatomical issues (eg-uterine abnormalities), Ayurveda describes it as Putraghni Yonivyapada. Putraghni Yonivyapada is a condition characterised by repeated pregnancy loss due to imbalances like Artava dosha/Rakta dosha, and excessive Rakta srava (bleeding).[2] If untreated, it can lead to Vandhyatva (infertility) as a complication. The current case study involves a 32-year-old female patient with a history of five previous abortions and a known case of severe PCOS and hypothyroidism. After ruling out other potential causes for habitual abortion, she was successfully treated with a combination of proprietary Ayurvedic medicines: Jeehv, Myrha, and Vamha (Ayurvedic proprietary tablets). Myrha & Vamha pills helped to regulate periods with aamahara (detoxifying or clearing toxins), lekhana (fat-reducing or cleansing), kapha hara (reducing excess Kapha -related to mucus or fluid balance) and Artarva janana (promoting menstrual health or stimulating reproductive functions) properties and Jeehv medicine used in this study has Vatahara (reducing excess Vata Dosha), Srotoshodhana (cleansing or purifying bodily channels) and Garbhasthapana (strengthening or supporting pregnancy) that helped in preventing Garbhasrava (miscarriage) and maintaining pregnancy. The patient conceived after 4 months of treatment and delivered a healthy baby boy vaginally.

Keywords: Putraghni Yonivyapad, Habitual Abortion, Artava Janan, Amahar, Lekhana.