AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UTERINE FIBROIDS-A CASE REPORT Authors: Madhu M* And Jyoti,
ABSTRACT
In the reproductive age group, Pregnancy is the commonest and most first possible cause to be
considered for the enlargement of the body of the uterus. Other than pregnancy, retained
product of conception, hematometra, pyometra, endometrial polyp, adenomyosis, benign and
malignant neoplasms can be considered as other causes. Due to fibrous consistency of
Leiomyomas, they are considered as benign smooth muscle neoplasmic growth that typically
originate from the myometrium and are also called as fibroid which can be associated with
typical complaints including pain or abnormal uterine bleeding.1
The cause of Fibroids is generally unknown. Management of uterine fibroid through surgery is
available to meet urgent need of the patient, but challenges remain to establish a satisfactory
conservatory medical treatment. Ayurvedic drugs have been proved useful for these
manifestations. Hence, it was critically reviewed in the context of Granthi Roga and treatment
protocol befitting the Samprapti Vighatana of Granthi was subjected in patient of uterine
fibroid.
The Patient came with the complaint of excessive menstrual bleeding with pelvic pain and was
diagnosed with uterine fibroid by ultrasonography. The case was treated with a combination of different oral Ayurvedic formulations to alleviate symptoms and reduce the size of fibroid.
Patient’s condition was assessed for symptoms of uterine fibroid which was completely
relieved.
Keywords: leiomyomas, uterine fibroids, granthi, Ayurvedic interventions Publication date: 01/12/2024 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2024/December/MS_IJBPAS_2024_8487.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.12.8487