European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDIC ASPECTS OF ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING IN REFERNCE WITH ASRIGDAR

*Prof. Dr. Suhas Herlekar, B.A.M.S., M.S.

ABSTRACT

The term menorrhagia was previously explained under DUB which is no longer used. Abnormal uterine bleeding is more of diagnosed by symptoms now since the causes of bleeding are found to be overlapping. According to the definition of Asrigdar given by Acharya Charak, Asrigdar is found to be analogous with menorrhagia or AUB. Excessive excretion (Pradirana) of menstrual blood is called as Raktapradar or Asrigdar. According to Acharya Sushruta, excessive and prolonged bleeding during menstruation or even in intermenstrual period, which is unlike normal menstruation is called Asrigdar. Various treatments modalities like hormonal therapy, antiprostaglandins, antifibrinolytic agents andsurgical interventions are available in modern medicine for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding. Taking into account the side effects and adverse effects, The Ayurvedicmanagement can be found as a safer, feasible and effective therapy for the management ofAUB.

Keywords: Heavy menstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, pradirana, raja, Asrigdar