Abstract

UDAVARTINI YONIVYAPADA: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Monika A. Kate* and Dr. T. Vishala

Abstract

Yoni Vyapada is the term used in Ayurveda to describe diseases of the female reproductive system, also known as gynaecological disorders. God has given the female the most valuable gift of motherhood.[1] The preparation for motherhood begins at puberty, when Rajah-Pravriti (menstruation) begins.[2] By the age of 16, it is fully completed, and she is capable of bearing children. "Udavarta yonivyapad" is one of 20 "yonivyapadas" affected by "vata." This udavartini yonivyapad may be associated with primary dysmenorrhea in modern science. Dysmenorrhea, also known as "painful menstruation," is one of the most distressing issues for adolescent girls and women. Ayurveda explains that dysmenorrhea is caused by vitiated vata, which causes pain and difficulty passing menstrual blood. The upward movement is known as udavrittam. Primary dysmenorrhea severe enough to cause incapacitation occurs in about 15-20% of cases.[3] Udavarta Yonivyapada, or painful menstruation, is a common problem among females of reproductive age, with a detailed pathophysiology and treatment in the classical Ayurvedic literature.[4] Acharya Charaka's reference to "Arthave Sa Vimukthe Tu Tat Kshanam Labhate Sukham" supports the close relationship between Udavarta and spasmodic dysmenorrhea. Udavartha Yonivyapath is caused by Vegodavarthana, which results in Pratiloma Gati of Apana Vata and Rajas. So, treatment should aim to alleviate pain by normalising the direction of menstrual flow, which in turn normalizes the vitiated Apana Vayu. The current paper aims to incorporate all references to Udavartha, including Nidana Panchakas from Ayurvedic classics.

Keywords: Udavarta Yonivyapada, Uttarbasti, Kshobha Artava, Vatanulomaka, Dysmenorrhea.