Abstract

Normal menstrual cycle is an important physiology for maintaining woman’s health status during reproductive stage. Any type of abnormality in normal Rituchakra (menstrual cycle) cause menstrual disorders, which are the main reasons for gynaecological consultations in worldwide. Hypomenrrhoea is a common menstrual disorder found in present era due to changes in their life style like restlessness due to stressful day to day routine and strain due to their work place environment. A 24 years old Muslim married (since 2 years) patient present with the complaints of scanty menstrual flow (Duration-6days, No. of pad used-2pad 1st day not fully soaked then 1 pad/day not fully soaked) and lower abdominal pain (++) with pain and burning sensation during coitus for 1 year. In Ayurveda it can be correlated with Artavakshaya due to their strong symptom equality. Ratio of Artavakshaya is rising in present gynaecological practice which may leads to cause infertility and other serious problems which are untreatable. In modern science they prescribe only hormonal preparations as a treatment. Many patients observe some adverse effects with reoccurrence of problem when hormonal preparation stops so they prefer to take Ayurvedic preparation for it. Hence, Shatapushpa Churna is selected for the case study which has Agneya properties, Kapha Shamaka & Aacharya Kashyapa also quote it as Ritupravritani.

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