AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO ARTAVAKSHAYA (HYPOMENORRHEA): A SINGLE CASE ANALYSIS

Menstrual disorders are becoming more common in gynecological practices, which is a Hormonal Fluctuation prognosis of infertility. The prevalence rate of hypomenorrhoea is 18%. Hypomenorrhoea is one of the menstrual disorders which indicate scanty menstrual flow associated with pain, where vitiates of Vata and kapha are predominant. This can be co-related to hypomenorrhea in modern. It is an increasingly common concern among reproductive-age women. Material and Methods- A 29 year old unmarried female came to the Out Patient Department of Mansarovar Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bhopal with complain of Scanty and painful menstruation for 2 years and Constipation for the past 20 days. The diagnosis was made on the basis presenting symptoms. The patient was treated with shamana Chikitsa. Results – The patient got relief with ayurveda medication which she had taken for 3 months. Patient had gone for Drug free period and under observation for 6 months. Menstrual duration normalized to 4–5 days, Pain during menstruation was significantly reduced. This case study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic oral medications in the management of Artavakshaya through Agnivardhaka and Vatakapha Shāmaka property. The assessment was done after every menstrual cycle and the patient showed marked improvement.