Abstract

A LITERARY REVIEW OF ARTAVAKSHAYA IN AYURVEDA AND MODERN SCIENCE

Priyanka Chaudhary* and Dr. Pravesh Tomar

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Abstract

Menstrual irregularity is one of the most frequent gynaecological disorders among women in reproductive age. In Ayurveda classics, all Gynaecological problems are described in Yonivyapada and Artava Vikara.[1] Artavakshaya is also seen as one of the manifestation of the Yonivyapadas like Arajaska/Lohitkshaya Yonivyapada & Vatala Yonivyapada[2] along with Ksheena Artavadusti and Jataharini.[3] Artava Kshaya is one of the common menstrual disorders which is caused due to sedentary lifestyle, faulty food habits and changes in physical and mental state. So this study is undertaken to through the light on classical reference of Artavakshaya.

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