Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON THE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF HYPERPROLACTINEMIA

Dr. Sandhya Chouhan*, Dr. Sangeeta Gupta, Dr. Sidheswar Sathua and Dr. Prashansa Bharil

Abstract

Hyperprolactinemia is defined as abnormally high levels of prolactin in the blood. This case study presents the Ayurvedic management of a 34- year-old female suffering from hyperprolactinemia with symptoms including breast pain before menstruation for two years, scanty or spotty menstrual bleeding, and loss of appetite. Based on Ayurvedic principles, the condition was diagnosed as Rasa Dhatwagni Dushti. The patient was treated with Shamana Chikitsa (internal medications), leading to a significant reduction in prolactin levels from 41.57 ng/mL to 22.5 ng/mL. This study suggests that Ayurvedic treatment can be a safe and effective alternative for managing hyperprolactinemia, especially in women with PCOS and infertility, without the adverse effects associated with modern hormonal therapies like Bromocriptine and Cabergoline.

Keywords: Hyperprolactinemia, PCOS, Artava Dushti, Ayurvedic Management, Shamana Chikitsa, Rasa Dhatwagni Dushti.