AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ADENOMYOSIS WITH CERVICITIS: A CASE REPORT

Introduction: Adenomyosis is defined as a benign invasion of the endometrium into the myometrium, with en-dometrial glands and stroma surrounded by hypertrophic and hyperplastic myometrium. In the present era, most women suffer from various menstrual problems, and Adenomyosis is also one among them. Very little scientific data is available depicting the effect of Ayurvedic intervention in such cases. Main Clinical Finding: A 33-year-old woman presented with a bulky uterus with adenomyotic changes in ultra-sonography (USG) and also Cervicitis. She was intended to be treated with some Ayurvedic formulations. The case was treated for 9 months with a combination of different Ayurvedic drugs to reduce symptoms and cure the Cervicitis. Diagnosis: The patient came with the complaint of Excessive bleeding per vagina during the menstrual cycle and, pain during menses since menarche, lower abdomen pain for one year. And also suffering from white dis-charge and was diagnosed with bulky uterus with adenomyotic changes by ultrasonography (USG) and also Cer-vicitis. Interventions: This patient of Adenomyosis with Cervicitis was treated with Nagakesara churna, Kahrva Pish-ti, Bolabadha Rasa, Punarnava Mandura in combination, Panchatikta Ghruta Guggulu, Panchawalkala Kwatha Yoni Prakshalana, Jatyadi Pichu for three consecutive menstrual cycles and then start Darvyadi taila Matra Basti 60 ml 5th to 11th day of cycle in 3 alternate menstrual cycles. Outcome: Complete remission of Adenomyosis and cervicitis were observed after 9 months of treatment. Conclusion: This case study sets forth the feasibility and usefulness of Ayurveda in managing adenomyosis and cervicitis.