Ayurvedic management of Vataja Yoni Vyapad - A Case Study

Vataja Yoni Vyapad is a disease condition of the female reproductive system that causes distressing menstrual symptoms and other complications such as prolapse of the reproductive organs, that severely affects the woman’s quality of life. Acharyas have mentioned a variety of oral medications and Sthanika Chikitsa that corrects the Dosha Dushti and imparts Bala to the Sthana that provide significant relief to the symptoms. In the present case study, a 34-year-old patient presented with premenstrual symptoms and severe dysmenorrhea and pain in the vaginal and vulval region. She was treated with oral medications and two cycles of Yoni Abhyanga Sweda and Veshavara Dharana after which her symptoms significantly reduced.