More than 4.5 million women (ages 18 to 50) report at
least one chronic gynecological condition each year. Women’s disorders are described
as diseases of female genitalia (Yonivyapad or Yoni).
The real meaning comprises the whole female reproductive system.
The major ailments described in conventional medicine such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea,
and menorrhagia come under this category and are discussed here along with
breast diseases. Uterine and breast cancers are dealt with under a different
category.
There are 20 types of gynecological disorders:
1.
Menorrhagia (asruja)
2.
Amenorrhea (arajaska)
3.
Vaginitis (acharana)
4.
Excessive sexual indulgence (aticharana)
5.
Loss of libido (prakcharana)
6.
Leukorrhea (upapluta)
7.
Sexually transmitted diseases (paripluta)
8.
Dysmenorrhea (udavartini)
9.
Uterine polyp (karnini)
10.
Bad obstetric history (putraghni)
11.
Vaginal atrophy (antarmukhi)
12.
Atrophy of uterus-congenital anomaly (soochimukhi)
13.
Vaginal dryness (shushka)
14.
Small uterus (vamini)
15.
Sterility (shandhi)
16.
Prolapse of vaginal walls or uterus (mahayoni)
17.
Vataja
18.
Pittaja
19.
Kaphaja
20.
Sannipataja
These disorders are also considered predisposing factors
of infertility.
Apart from these complaints, there are some separate entities
such as abnormal vaginal bleeding (pradara) and infertility (vandhyatva)
that are described in detail. Uterine fibroid, myoma, breast cancer, and
endometriosis are categorized under different headings like gulma, arbuda, etc.
in the Ayurvedic classics and are not listed under gynecological diseases.
Even women’s diseases are a vast topic, which comprises
various ailments of reproductive organs and associated organs such as the
endocrine system.
According to Ayurveda, women who violate proper diet and
lifestyle are more prone to ill health. Heavy, slimy, and excessive intake of
sweet, acid, salty, sour, and incompatible foods, lack of exercise, excessive
sleep, laziness, daytime naps, and overeating are some of the general causative
factors of gynecological disorders.
32.6 Treatment
Ayurvedic therapy has been often found to be effective in
treating gynecological disorders. The first goal of treatment is to relieve the
symptoms and give comfort, which is followed by alleviation or control of
disease.
Ayurveda also emphasizes preventive measures using
behavioral and dietary regimens to all gynecology patients. Ayurvedic treatment
is comprehensive because it encompasses cleansing (detoxifying), pacification,
mental health, diet, and behavioral therapy while treating gynecological
disorders.
Compound formulas used for the treatment of
gynecological diseases
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Compound Formulas for Gynecological
Disorders
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Formula
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Dosage
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Gynecological
Diseases in General
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Ashokarishtom
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Pushyanuga Choornam
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3–5
g two times/day with rice water
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Kumaryasavam/Kumari Kalpa
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Phalakalyanaka Ghrita
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5–10 two times/day with milk or warm water
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Amenorrhea
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Rajahpravartini Vati
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2
tablets two to three times/day with warm water or Kumaryasavam
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Nashtapushpantaka Ras
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2
tablets two to three times/day with warm water or Kumaryasavam
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Jeerakadyarishtom
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Chandraprabha Vati
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2 tablets two or three times/day with warm
water or kumaryasavam
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Kumaryasavam
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15–20 ml two times/day with equal water
after meals
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Dysmenorrhea
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Rajahpravartini Vati
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2 tablets two or three times/day with warm
water or Kumaryasavam
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Jeerakadyarishtom
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Ashokarishtom
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Dhanwantharam Thailam
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For
external application like massage
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Kumaryasavam
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15–20 ml two times/day with equal water
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Menorrhagia
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Pradarantaka Rasa/Loha
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2
tablets two or three times/day with warm water or Chandanasavam
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Chandanasavam
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Chandrakala Ras
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2 tablets two or three times/day with warm
water or Chandanasavam
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Bolabaddha Ras
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2 tablets two or three times/day with warm
water or Chandanasavam
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Lodhrasavam
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Leukorrhea
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Pushyanuga Choorna
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3–5
g two times/days with rice water
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Chandraprabha Vati or Ashokarishtam
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2 tablets two or three times/day with warm
water or Chandanasavam
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Chandrakala Ras
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1–2 pills two times/day with warm water
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Chandanasavam
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Praval bhasma
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120–240 mg two times/day with warm milk
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PMS
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Ashokarishtom
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Kumaryasavam
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Manasamitra Vatakam
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1 tablet one or two times/day
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Ashwagandhadi Choornam
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3–5 g two times/day with rice water
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Infertility
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Phala ghrita
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5 ml two times/day with milk or warm water
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Satavari kalpa
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5–10
g two times/day with warm milk
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Kumaryasavam
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Ashokarishtom
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Jeevaniya Rasayana
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5–10
ml two times/day with milk or warm water
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Menopausal
Syndrome
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Ashokarishtom
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Shatavari Kalpa
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5–10 g two times/day with warm milk
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Panchagavya Ghrita
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5–10
ml two times/day with milk or warm water
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Kalyanaka Ghrita
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5–10
ml two times/day with milk or warm water
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Chandanasavam
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15–20 ml two times/day after meals with
equal water
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Chyavanaprasha
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5–10
g with warm milk one time/day in the morning
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