Female Reproductive Diseases

This section reviews the various female reproductive diseases as described in Ayurveda.  Diseases of the female genital organ such as herpes and syphilis are common to both sexes and are discussed under Male Reproductive Disease (Purushajanendriya Roga).

Usavarta (Dysmenorrhea)

Usavarta or dysmenorrhea is concerned with the reversed function of the uterine nervous system that causes menstrual cramps.  It is treated with the regular Vata treatments along with warming medicated pessary and specific remedies against dysmenorrhea.  One specific formulation is two parts Dadima rind (pomegranate / Punica granatum) mixed with one part Shatapuspa seed (anise / Pimpinella anisum) and 1/5^th part lauha Bhasma (purified iron oxide), mixed with ghrita (ghee) to make pills, taken in doses of 2 pills twice daily.  This medicine is taken along with Chandraprabha vati, 2 pills twice daily.

Raktapradara (Menorrhagia)

Raktapradara or menorrhagia is typically related to blood defects that cause irregular menses.  It is classified into four categories: menorrhagia with the character of Vata, Pitta, Kapha and Sannipata.  All types of menorrhagia can be treated with specific remedies that maintain the function of the nervous system (Vata) along with remedies for hemorrhage.  Some specific remedies against menorrhagia include:

1. Ashoka bark (Saraca indica), taken as churna (powder), 2 grams twice daily, or as a decoction, 60-90 mL twice daily.
2. Ashokarista, 30 mL after food, twice daily
3. Bala root, 1000 mg, twice daily
4. Chandraprabha vati, 2 pills twice daily
5. Combination of Sauvira Bhasma (purified antimony sulfide) 25 mg and Vasaka leaf (Malabar nut / Adhatoda vasica) 2 grams, taken twice daily

One useful topical remedy is a medicated pessary made from Sphutikarika (purified alum powder) and Pippal bark (Ficus religiosa).

Vataja Menorrhagia

Menorrhagia with the character of Vata is concerned with the aggravated function of the uterine nervous system.  It is treated with the regular Vata treatments along with medicated pessary and the remedies for hemorrhage, or proctitis, or hemorrhoid with bleeding.

Pittaja Menorrhagia

Menorrhagia with the character of Pitta is concerned with the aggravated function of the uterine vein system that causes inflammation of the uterus.  It is treated with the regular Pitta treatments along with medicated pessary and the remedies for hemorrhage.

Kaphaja Menorrhagia

Menorrhagia with the character of Kapha is concerned with the aggravated function of the uterine artery system that causes swelling of the uterus.  It is treated with the regular Kapha treatments along with medicated pessary and the remedies for hemorrhage.

Sannipataja Menorrhagia

Menorrhagia with the character of Sannipata is concerned with complicated acute symptoms.  It is difficult to cure and is treated with symptomatically.

Additional headings in this chapter*

Lohitaksaya / Atiraja (Hypermenorrhea)
Vandhya / Arajaska (Amenorrhea / Female Sterility)
Sandi (Congenital Sterility) 
Swetapradara (Leukorrhea) 
Acharana (Genital Candidiasis) 
Upapluta (Trichomoniasis) 
Atyananda (Excessive Sexual Desire Caused By Irritation)
Acharana (Premature Orgasm) And Aticharana (Polyorgasm)
Vamini (Early-Onset Miscarriage) 
Putraghni (Habitual Miscarriage) 
Paripluta (Dyspareunia) 
Paripluta (Vaginitis) 
Bipluta (Uterine Neuralgic Pain / Vaginismus)
Aticharana (Traumatic Swelling Of The Uterus)
Suchimukhi (Narrow Uterine Passageway) 
Yonimukhashosa (Cervix Atrophy) 
Antarmukhi (Malposition Of The Cervix) 
Prasramsini (Dislocation Of The Uterus) 
Prakcharana (Uterine Prolapse) 
Andali (Frank Prolapse Of The Uterus) 
Raktagulma (Endometrial Polyps) 
Karnini (Neoplasm Of The Cervix) 
Pratyasthila (Neoplasm Of The Ovary) 
Mahayoni (Neoplasm Of The Uterus / Endometrial Cancer)

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