Introduction: Vata Dosha plays a critical role in disorders related to female reproductive
system. If the woman adopts abnormal posture or uncomfortable bed during sexual intercourse,
other Vata Prakopaka Nidana like sitting in squatting position, lifting heavy weights, straining
for stools due to constipation, prolonged labour, or genital tract injuries during labour, night
vigil, excessive dry stale food intake, intake of less nutritious food and at improper period, etc.
then the Vayu gets aggravated to cause dilatation of the openings of reproductive tract, uterus
and vagina. This abnormal stretching of pelvic organs and supporting structures leads to
Vedana and Ruksha, Phena mixed Srava of blood from Yoni with protuberance of the Mamsa,
i.e.; Uterus, Pelvic organs, Vaginal walls and suffers from Shoola in the joints and Vakshana
Pradesh due to abnormal stretch of pelvic organs and ligaments. Diagnosis, intervention and
outcome: On the basis of symptoms and genital organ examination the diagnosis of
Prasramsini Vyapada was made and Sthanika Chikitsa- Yoni Prakshalana, Yoni Pichu and
Yoni Abhyanga was done for 15 days twice daily. Assessment was done using Pelvic organ
prolapse distress inventory questionnaire (POPQ), urinary inventory, colorectal, anal distress
inventory and pelvic organ prolapse quantification. Patient got remarkable relief in a span of
15 days which was notable in primary complaints and assessment criteria. Conclusion:
Ayurveda explains many methodologies for treating gynaecological disorders Sthanika Chikitsa holds great significance in Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga. Sthanika Chikitsa possess
very promising results in the management of various gynaecological disorders. Thus, it can be
concluded that Sthanika Chikitsa can be used combined with oral drugs to provide symptomatic
relief in patients who may not be fit for surgical correction or do not opt for surgery.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Prasramsini, Pelvic organ prolapse, POPQ, Sthanika Chikitsa
Publication date: 01/03/2024
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