STHAULYA A CAUSE FOR MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES

Dr. Swetha Naik A. D.* Dr. Padmasaritha K. and Dr. Ramesh M.

ABSTRACT

Sthaulya is a condition where in there will be ayatopachaya of shareera associated with abnormal increase in medodhatu. Frequent and excess intake of foods which increase kapha and medodhatu, sedentary lifestyle, lack of mental and physical exercise are the most etiological factors. Sthaulya can also occur due to beejadosha i,e hereditary causes. Sthaulya a cause due to Arthava vaha srotodushti vardhana (disturbances in hypothalamo-pituitary-ovarian axis and hormonal imbalance) leads to abnormal vatavrddhi which in turn disturbs the hormones such as FSH, LH, Progesterone, Estrogen causes Menstrual irregularities.

Keywords: Sthaulya, Arthava, Beeja dosha, HPO axis.