Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF CERVICAL EROSION WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO AYURVEDA

*Dr. Ravte Shital Sudhakar, Dr. Shashi Singh, Dr. Anjana Saxena and Dr. Deepika Gupta

Abstract

Women play an integral role in the society. They are the backbone of families and are crucial to the growth and development of communities contributing to the well-being of families and ultimately, the health of nations. Therefore, it is imperative that any medical condition causing physical or psychological distress to women be promptly addressed and given due consideration in medical research and practice. Abnormal vaginal discharge is the most prevalent gynecological conditions observed in outpatient departments, revealing cervical erosion on per speculum examination. This condition is affecting approximately 80% of women within the reproductive age group.[1] Clinically, cervical erosion is characterized by the presence of a red, velvety area on the portio vaginalis surrounding the external os. In Ayurvedic classical texts, most of the gynecological disorders are categorized under the term "Yonivyapada" In some aspects cervical erosion is correlated with Garbhashayagreevamukhagata vrana, Karnini Yonivyapada.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Karnini Y onivyapada , Garbhashaya greevamukhagata V rana , Cervical Erosion.