Abstract

PRIMARY AMENORRHEA: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW FROM AYURVEDA AND MODERN PERSPECTIVES

Dr. Jasmita Priyadarsini*

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Abstract

Primary amenorrhea is defined as the absence of menarche by the age of 15 years with the presence of normal secondary sexual characteristics, or by 13 years in their absence. It is a gynecological and endocrinological condition with multiple etiologies ranging from anatomical defects to hormonal imbalance and genetic abnormalities. Ayurveda describes the absence of menstruation under Anartava, Artava Dushti, Yonivyapad, and Beeja Dushti, attributing it to vitiated Doshas and impaired Dhatu poshana. This review aims to present a comparative analysis of primary amenorrhea from both modern medicine and Ayurveda, highlighting the scope of integrative management.

Keywords: Primary amenorrhea, Ayurveda, Anartava, Artava Dushti, Gonadal dysgenesis, Rasayana.