European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDA AND MODERN VIEW ON PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESS OF MENSTRUATION, RELATED ABNORMALITIES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT

*Dr. Rahul Sukhdev Bankar

ABSTRACT

Menstruation means menstrual cycle described as Rituchakra in ayurveda involving various phases i.e; Rajahsravakaal, Ritukaala and Rtuvyatitkaala. Characteristically menstruation defined as discharge of blood or menstrual fluid every month (Maasaata) along with abdominal cramps and pain which may persist for 3-5 days. The general consideration related to menstrual cycle is that it persisted periodicity of 28 days described as one Chandramasa in ayurveda. The prevalence of normal menstruation is important for the health status of women and it is essential for fertility while abnormal menstrual phases impart health problems including infertility. Diseases like Aartavadushti, Yonivyapat and Bandhya etc. are consequences of abnormal menstrual cycle. Present article summarizes some medical aspects related to menstruation along with its abnormalities and their treatment.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Menstruation, Rituchakra, Ritukaala and Rtuvyatitkaala.