YONIVYAPAD RELATED TO PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE

Abstract

Quality of life of women is very much important. Prolapse is a common complaint of elderly women in gynecological practice. The pelvic organ prolapse refers to protrusions of the pelvic organs into or out of the vaginal canal. The uterus normally has a limited range of movement. So its position in the pelvis is affected by its neighboring structures. Most women who develop prolapse are of menopausal age and are multiparae. when pelvic floor muscles and the ligaments that support the female genital tract become slack and atonic they herniate outside. Ayurveda too explains the condition of pelvic organ prolapse, ‘Yonivyapad’ the gynecology of Ayurveda has a reference for all variety of prolapsed condition. The approach of Ayurveda towards life is very unique, it concentrates on the regimens to be followed to stay healthy. Here also detail explanations found regarding causative factors which lead to prolapse. An attempt is made for the conceptual study of yonivyapad related to pelvic organ prolapse. All the classical references were collected and analyzed. Study of the causative factors, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms are going to give solutions for the condition. The preventive measures and curative aspects are very well concluded.