THE DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING (DUB) DUE TO ENDOMETRIAL HYPERPLASIA WITH BULKY UTERUS IN AYURVEDIC VIEW – CASE STUDY

Dr Divya Pawar,Sameer Gholap

doi:10.52482/ayurlog.v8i06.709

Abstract

ABSTRACT :- Endometrial is inner lining of uterus. Hyperplasia is excessive growth of cells. Endometrial Hyperplasia is excessive cell growth or thickness of inner lining of uterus. Endometrial hyperplasia is excessive or abnormal thickening of the lining of the uterus, which is most probable cause of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB). In most of the cases, it is benign in nature. The treatment of endometrial hyperplasia of uterus is mainly done by hormonal treatment (especially by progesterone) and by surgical treatment such as hysterectomy, which are having their own side effects. Ayurveda is a health care system sensitive to women’s special health needs. Women are far more sensitive to the rhythms and cycles of nature, Ayurveda is founded on the principle of keeping the body toned in time with nature, and naturally, women find Ayurveda very suitable. In Ayurveda, Endometrial hyperplasia of uterus can be correlated with Lohitakshara Yonivyapada. The present case revealed the Raktastambhaka, Shothhara evum Tridoshahara properties of some Ayurvedicmedicines viz. Pushyanuga Churna, Ashokarishta and Dashamoola Kashaya in a known case of DUB due to endometrial hyperplasia with Bulky Uterus. After 3 months of treatment sonography report showed no hyperplasia of uterus. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES  To evaluate the efficacy of Shamana Aushadhi in the management of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) due to Endometrial Hyperplasia  MATERIALS AND METHODS It is a case study of the subject of 35 yrs age with Dysfunctional Uterine  Bleeding (DUB) due to Endometrial Hyperplasia who has been treated with Shamana Chikitsa. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION  The subject is on follow up and without any medicine on normal cyclic rhythm till date with overall feeling of wellbeing. There is improvement and no evidence recurrence of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding and Endometrial Hyperplasia. CONCLUSION  The selected treatment protocol i.e. Shamana Aushadha is very effective in the management of Endometrial Hyperplasia  KEYWORDS – Ayurveda, Lohitakshara Yonivyapada, Endometrial Hyperplasia, Raktastambhaka Drugs

Highlights

Endometrial hyperplasia is excessive or abnormal thickening of the lining of the uterus, which is most probable cause of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
During a bimanual examination of the pelvis, hyperplasia of uterus may be noticed by Ultrasound (TVS), endometrial biopsy, dilatation – curettage and Hysteroscopy diagnose endometrial hyperplasia of uterus
The treatment of endometrial hyperplasia of uterus is mainly done by hormonal treatment and by surgical treatment such as hysterectomy, which are having their effects

Summary

Introduction

The selected treatment protocol i.e. Shamana Aushadha is very effective in the management of Endometrial INTRODUCTION :Endometrial hyperplasia is excessive or abnormal thickening of the lining of the uterus, which is most probable cause of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB). The treatment of endometrial hyperplasia of uterus is mainly done by hormonal treatment (especially by progesterone) and by surgical treatment such as hysterectomy, which are having their effects. In Ayurveda endometrial hyperplasia of uterus can be correlated with Lohitakshara Yonivyapada.

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