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Menstrual disorders (view source)
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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.
===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
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
*[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
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]
• 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
• S. = Sangraha
• S. = Sangraha
• Ha. = Harita
• Ha. = Harita
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