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ROLE OF APANA VATA DUSHTI IN THE ETIOPATHOGENESIS OF YONIVYAPAD AND ITS MODERN NEURO-HORMONAL CORRELATION

Rutuja Jadhav, *Rahul Barathe

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Introduction: Female reproductive disorders are common health problems that significantly affect quality of life and reproductive health. Ayurveda describes these disorders under Yonivyapad, where disturbance of normal pelvic physiological functions is considered an important causative factor. Modern medicine explains similar conditions through hormonal imbalance, autonomic dysfunction, inflammation, stress-related endocrine changes, and weakness of pelvic support structures. Methods: A narrative review was conducted using classical Ayurvedic texts such as Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtang Hridaya along with modern literature related to gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, neurophysiology, and women’s health. Results: The review suggests that disorders described under Yonivyapad such as dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and uterine prolapse can be understood through both Ayurvedic and modern perspectives. Functional similarities were observed with neuroendocrine imbalance, altered uterine activity, autonomic nervous system imbalance, inflammatory responses, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Discussion: The concept of Apana Vata dushti offers a meaningful framework for understanding complex nature of gynecological disorders. By combining Ayurvedic wisdom with modern scientific knowledge may help to develop better approaches for prevention and management. Further clinical and interdisciplinary researches are essential to validate these correlations and their practical relevance in women’s healthcare.

Keywords: Apana Vata, Yonivyapad, Ayurveda, HPO axis, PCOS, Neurohormonal correlation.