SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF ENDOMETRIOMA THROUGH AYURVEDA- A CASE STUDY

Akshatha M.* and Ananta S. Desai

ABSTRACT

Endometriosis is a benign gynecological disorder defined by presence of glands and stroma outside the lining of uterine cavity. This ectopic endometrial tissue behaves as normal endometrial tissue and bleeds every month. This blood may become encysted and form endometrioma. The exact prevalence is not known but estimates range from 10-15% within the woman reproductive age group. Materials and methods: 26 year old female patient with endometrioma is administered with virechana. Result: after the treatment patient showed significant relief from sign and symptoms. Discussion: principle of management of udavartini yonivyapat is adopted. Result: significant results obtained.

Keywords: Chocolate cyst, Endometriosis, Virechana, Yonivyapat.