ABSTRACT

ntroduction-Upapaluta Yonivyapat is one of the 20 Yonivyapat described by Acharya it is often compared with vulvovaginitis it is associated with yellowish vaginal discharges with pricking pain. In opinion of Acharya Charaka it is afflicted with features of Kapha and Vata and described it as a disease of pregnant women only. This disease may afflict any woman but pregnant women are more susceptible. The disease process as well as the treatment protocol may have profound effects on the outcome of pregnancy. Vulvovaginitis is also the most common form of fungal infection in pregnant mothers, which may cause systemic infections in neonate and has been associated with low birth weight and premature delivery. Diagnosis and outcome- On the basis of symptoms and per speculum examination findings diagnosis of Upapluta Yonivyapad (vulvovaginitis) in pregnancy was made. After the treatment of 10 days there was significant decrease in the vaginal discharges, burning micturition and other subjective and objective criterias. Conclusion- In this case study Ayurveda management prove to be beneficial as patient got relief in symptoms as well as there was significant improvement in clinical findings within a short period of time. We also observed that such a common yet afflictive infection to pregnancy can be easily managed with Ayurvedic preparations, which not only improves the condition of patient but also help in maintaining the pregnancy by their Balya properties, they provide strength to both mother and foetus and also Helps in synthesizing the Stanya for postpartum period. Keywords- Ayurveda, Pregnancy, Upapluta yonivyapad, vulvovaginitis
Publication date: 01/11/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.11.7535