Abstract

Dr. Shivangi Singh Parihar*, Dr. Varsha Adhav and Dr. Ekta Singh Parihar

ABSTRACT

Ovarian cysts are a common problem encountered in daily gynaecological practice. Data reveals the prevalence of ovarian cysts is between 8 to 18% of both premenopausal and postmenopausal women of reproductive age. Most Ovarian cysts are asymptomatic, but some are highly symptomatic, deterring the day-to-day activities of women’s life. Symptoms depend on the size of the cysts. Modern management includes combined oral contraceptive pills (OC pills) and surgical management, if cysts continue to grow after Oral Medications. Since oral contraceptive pills cause many side effects, the need for Ayurvedic management, especially in patients who want to avoid surgical intervention, is in demand. Ayurveda addresses ovarian cysts under the broad classification of Granthi which can be correlated to Kaphaja Granthi. A 31-year-old female patient married for 4 years, was detected with an Ovarian cyst of size 3.8x3.1 cm with complaints of Irregular menstruation, lower abdominal pain during menstruation, nausea, Discharge from the vagina, dyspareunia, bloating of abdomen for 4 months was treated according to Ayurvedic principles. The patient was given Kanchanara guggulu, Varunadi Kashyam, Tapyadi Loha Along with Yog basti of 8 Days for 3 consecutive months. (Alternate ANUVASHAN BASTI of SAHCHAR TAIL & NIRUHA BASTI of DASHMOOLA KWATH) for a period of three months. Follow up USG showed complete disappearance of cyst and symptoms also subsided to a great extent. The present study highlights the role of Ayurveda in fetching a positive result in the management of ovarian cyst.