Case Report
Year: 2019 | Month: May | Volume: 9 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 439-444
Ayurvedic Treatment Protocol for Emergency Management of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding - A Case Report
Anilkumar Kala Akhila1, Vandana. K. Vasudevan1, Parvathy Unnikrishnan2, Anjaly Muraleedharan2, Hemavathi Shivapura Krishnarajabhatt3
1PG Scholar, 2Assisstant Professor, 3Professor and Head,
Department of Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantra (Gynaecology & Obstetrics), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri; Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; India.
Corresponding Author: Hemavathi Shivapura Krishnarajabhatt
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Normal menstruation denotes the healthy state of female reproductive system. Menses lasting longer than 7 days or exceeding 80 ml of blood loss is considered as menorrhagia. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is one of the most important causes of menorrhagia which may be synonymous to Asrigdara in Ayurveda. It is a major healthcare problem in the world due to alteration of food habits, dynamic and busy lifestyle of females.
Methodology: In the present case, a 40 year old woman who was suffering from prolonged heavy menstruation was managed using yoni vasti (intra vaginal instillation of medicine) and internal medication as an emergency management. Pre and post assessment through PBAC and number of pads showed complete relief from symptoms.
Discussion And Conclusion: The loss of the jeevana dhatu - rakta (life giving tissue- blood) has resulted in reduction of Hb and fatigue. Bleeding was effectively reduced owing to the properties and action of the treatment modalities used. Thus, it proves that in asrigdara, Ayurveda can be a good option for attaining haemostasis.
Key words: Yoni vasti, Asrigdara, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, Haemostasis.