ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ENDOMETRIOTIC CYST: A CASE REPORT

Endometriotic cyst represents a significant concern in reproductive health and impacts nearly 10% of women globally. In contemporary medicine, the line of management includes medical and surgical methods but has proven insufficient in managing recurrence and improving the condition. In Ayurveda, conditions like endometriotic cysts and endometriosis can be correlated to vatala yonivyapath where vata Dushti is the main causative factor. In Ayurveda, vataja yoni vyapat chikitsa includes Shodana, Shamana & Sthanika chikitsa which gives assuring results in curing the disease. This case study explores an Ayurvedic therapeutic approach aimed at addressing the root causes, relieving symptoms, and enhancing outcomes. In the present case study, a 31 year old female patient complaining of pain in lower abdomen since 2 months and was diagnosed with Vataja yoni vyapat. She was treated with Shodana, Shamana and sthanika chikitsa. There was significant relief from lower abdominal pain after the course of treatment.