ROLE OF AYURVEDIC INTERVENTIONS IN TREATING ARTAVAKSHAYA W.S.R.TO OLIGOMENNORRHEA -A CASE REPORT

Abstract

In this universe, only females have been vested with the power of creation next to the Almighty God. This is why Women are considered reflections of God in this world. Many physiological changes are seen in each stage of life, especially in the reproductive stage. Changes in physical and mental well-being profoundly affect the menstrual cycle. Artavakshaya is more common due to irregular food habits, lifestyle, stress and strain. Ar-tavakshaya occurs due to the involvement of Vata and Kapha, which can be attributed to Marga Avrodha of the Artavavaha Stratos. Using Agneya Dravyas relieves the Kapha, which does Avarana to apanavata and increases the quantity of Artava. Hence, Venu Shatapushpa Kashaya Krushnatila Kashaya, Agneya, Pitta Vardhaka, and Vata Kapha Shamaka were selected for the present study. In the present study,40 female patients aged between 15 and 35 fulfilling the criteria of Artavakshaya were selected and divided into two groups: Group A and Group B, with 20 patients each. Group A was given Venushatpushpa Kashaya 1/2pala BD before food, And Group B was given Krushnatila Kashaya 1/2pala BD before food. The study was carried out for three menstrual cycles. The signs and symptoms were observed before treatment, after treatment, follow up1, follow-up two and then these were compared. Result: Applying the Friedman and Wilcoxon sign rank tests within the group was statistically significant. The Mann Whitney U test was used between the groups, and the results showed statistical significance. Hence, we con-clude that we reject null hypothesis H0 and accept the alternate hypothesis H2. i.e., H2-Venushatapushpa Kashaya does not significantly affect Artavakshaya compared to Artavakshaya Krushnatila Kashaya.