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==Age specific classification == | ==Age specific classification == | ||
Chronological age is an important factor of examination[Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/122]. Therefore, it is also considered in the diagnosis of menstrual disorders. | Chronological age is an important factor of examination[Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/122]. Therefore, it is also considered in the diagnosis of menstrual disorders. | ||
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===Pathophysiology=== | ===Pathophysiology=== | ||
Functions of 5 types of vata in reproductive physiology [A.S.Sutra Sthana 20/2] | Functions of 5 types of vata in reproductive physiology [A.S.Sutra Sthana 20/2] | ||
Type of Vayu Related Functions Physiological functions | Type of Vayu Related Functions Physiological functions | ||
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d)Polymenorrhea:decreased interval of cycles, bleeding occuring more ofen than every 21 days | d)Polymenorrhea:decreased interval of cycles, bleeding occuring more ofen than every 21 days | ||
e)Other bleeding disorders(anyad raktalakshana) | e)Other bleeding disorders(anyad raktalakshana) | ||
===Special features=== | ===Special features=== | ||
====Excess menstrual bleeding (asrugdara)==== | ====Excess menstrual bleeding (asrugdara)==== | ||
The specific features of different types of “asrugdara” are mentioned in the table. | The specific features of different types of “asrugdara” are mentioned in the table. | ||
Sl no: Type Characteristic features Probable gynecological correlation | Sl no: Type Characteristic features Probable gynecological correlation | ||
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*[Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 30/211-224], **[ Su. Sa. Sutra Sthana 14/21] | *[Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 30/211-224], **[ Su. Sa. Sutra Sthana 14/21] | ||
***[A. S. Sutra Sthana 36/16] | ***[A. S. Sutra Sthana 36/16] | ||
==== Types of vitiation of menstrual blood (artava) ==== | ==== Types of vitiation of menstrual blood (artava) ==== | ||
There are eight types of deviated/abnormal states of menstrual blood (artavadushti) as mentioned in the table. | There are eight types of deviated/abnormal states of menstrual blood (artavadushti) as mentioned in the table. | ||
Sl. No Type Characteristic features Vitiating factor Clinical gynecological disorders | Sl. No Type Characteristic features Vitiating factor Clinical gynecological disorders | ||
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Ksheena(scanty) Same as artavakashaya** | Ksheena(scanty) Same as artavakashaya** | ||
*[A.Hr. Sharira Sthana 1]**[A.S. Sharira Sthana 1] | *[A.Hr. Sharira Sthana 1]**[A.S. Sharira Sthana 1] | ||
===Diet and lifestyle modification for prevention of menstrual disorders === | ===Diet and lifestyle modification for prevention of menstrual disorders === | ||
In general, cereals like rice(shali), barley(yava), alcoholic preparations (madya),meat preparations capable of increasing [[pitta]] are beneficial for promoting the female reproductive health.[Su.Sa. ShariraSthana 2/16] | In general, cereals like rice(shali), barley(yava), alcoholic preparations (madya),meat preparations capable of increasing [[pitta]] are beneficial for promoting the female reproductive health.[Su.Sa. ShariraSthana 2/16] | ||
But, those who are having a physical constitution of predominance of [[kapha]]and those who practice daily use of ghee(grita), milk(ksheera) and maintain the pleasant state of mind are likely to maintain the optimum status of menstrual physiology for a longer period.[A.S. Sharira Sthana 1/64] | But, those who are having a physical constitution of predominance of [[kapha]]and those who practice daily use of ghee(grita), milk(ksheera) and maintain the pleasant state of mind are likely to maintain the optimum status of menstrual physiology for a longer period.[A.S. Sharira Sthana 1/64] | ||
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• Topical heat, exercise, and nutritional supplementation are also beneficial and practice of Yoga has greater impact in patients of dysmenorrhea. | • Topical heat, exercise, and nutritional supplementation are also beneficial and practice of Yoga has greater impact in patients of dysmenorrhea. | ||
• Menstrual blood-derived stem cells (MenSCs) are a novel source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). They are found to be having therapeutic effects in various diseases, including liver disease, diabetes, stroke, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, ovarian-related disease, myocardial infarction, Asherman syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, acute lung injury, cutaneous wound, endometriosis, and neurodegenerative diseases. | • Menstrual blood-derived stem cells (MenSCs) are a novel source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). They are found to be having therapeutic effects in various diseases, including liver disease, diabetes, stroke, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, ovarian-related disease, myocardial infarction, Asherman syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, acute lung injury, cutaneous wound, endometriosis, and neurodegenerative diseases. | ||
List of abbreviations of classical Ayurveda texts: | List of abbreviations of classical Ayurveda texts: | ||
• Sa. = Samhita | • Sa. = Samhita | ||
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• S. = Sangraha | • S. = Sangraha | ||
• Ha. = Harita | • Ha. = Harita | ||
References | References | ||