A Literary Review of Artavakshaya in Ayurveda w.s.r. to Oligo Hypomenorrhea - Review Based on Literary Study

Abstract

In Ayurveda classics, all Gynaecological problems are described in  Yonivyapada and Artava Vikara . Due to changed lifestyle, the physical  and emotional stress increases. This leads to many physiological changes  that ends with the disruption of ‘H-P-O’ axis and may leads to various  gynaecological disorders. Artavakshaya is one of amongst them. Ratio of  Menstrual disorder is raising in gynaecological practice which is a  precursor of infertility and other problems. Artavakshaya is also seen as  one of the manifestation of the Yonivyapadas like Arajaska/Lohitkshaya Yonivyapada & Vatala Yonivyapada, along with ksheen artavadusti and  jataharini. Modern science & Ayurveda both offer treatment for the  Artavakshay, but in modern science very little options are there like  hormonal therapy while Ayurveda describes various modalities like life  style modification, correction of diet ,oral medication and Panchakarma procedures so this study is undertaken to through the light on classical  reference of Artavakshaya with modern correlation & its Ayurvedic management.