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CONCEPT OF GARBHASHAYA ARBUDA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO UTERINE FIBROID

Anuradha Gupta*, Anjana Saxena and Shashi Singh

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Uterine fibroid is benign outgrowth and most common benign tumour in reproductive aged women, affecting millions of women worldwide. In Ayurveda the term “garbhashaya arbuda” describes a tumors that develop in the female reproductive system, particularly uterine fibroids. This phrase, where “Garbhashaya” indicates the uterine cavity and “Arbuda” refers to the tumors or masses, describes the proliferation of aberrant tissues in the uterus. It is defined by its connection to the fibrous and muscular tissues that encircle the uterus. A major contributing factor to the increasing incidence of gynecological disorders in women are late marriages, delaying conception, nulliparity, sedentary lifestyles, bad eating habits, chemically contaminated food, and polluted environments. Modern treatments for fibroids are mainly based on hormonal therapy and procedures like myomectomy or hysterectomy which has side effects and unwanted complication like weight gain, mood changes, abnormal uterine bleeding, and with hysterectomy- loss of fertility. However, many women are searching for alternative systems of medicine due to a treatment lag in conventional medicine. Though Arbuda is not explicitly mentioned in the female genital tract in Ayurveda, its features align with **Mamsaja Arbuda**. Based on location, **Garbhashayagata Arbuda** can be considered a **Kapha Pradhan Tridoshaj Vyadhi**. With the rising incidence of uterine fibroids and limited medical management in modern gynecology apart from surgery, there is a growing need for safe and effective Ayurve dic treatment to avoid surgical intervention. This article explores the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment for uterine fibroids and compares it with various modes of Ayurvedic interventions.

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