Abstract

AYURVEDIC PRESPECTIVE OF CERVICAL EROSION: A REVIEW STUDY

Neetu Khatri*, Dr. Anjali Verma, Dr. Ajay Kumar and Dr. Hemprakash

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Abstract

Reproductive health deals with the reproductive processes, functions and system at all stages of life. Cervical erosion is a benign gynaecological condition that frequently occurs in women of the reproductive age group. Cervical erosion is a condition where the squamous epithelium of the ectocervix is replaced by the columnar epithelium of endocervix. The neglected or under diagnosed cases of cervical erosion may results in precancerous lesions because there is relationship between squamous metaplasia and induction of squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. The disease affecting female reproductive organs are covered under the heading of yonivyapad. But direct reference regarding cervical erosion is not available in Ayurvedic classics. Hence critical analysis is done through this review study to understand cervical erosion in terms of Ayurveda i.e. Garbhasaya Grivamukhgata Vrana or Karnini yonivyapad. The result suggest that Garbhasaya Grivamukhgata Vrana is one of most suitable Ayurveda pathology that matches with cervical erosion symptoms, incidence, causes and treatment modalities.

Keywords: Cervical erosion, Garbhasaya Grivamukhgata vrana, Ayurveda.