A Systematic Review on Dysmenorrhea from Ayurveda and Allopathic Perspective

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common diseases which suffer 60% of women between 15-45 ages in their reproductive years. Difficult and painful menstruation is called as dysmenorrhea. In the present situation dysmenorrhea is emerging as a burning issue because it is increasing day by day due to sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise. This study is intended to compile descriptions of this illness from both allopathic and Ayurveda sources. Data was collected from Ayurveda authentic texts and scientific research journals published by Google scholar, Pub Med and Research Gate following the PRISMA model. Results showed 45- 90 % of women of reproductive age suffer from dysmenorrhea. There are two types of dysmenorrhea: primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by prostaglandins produced by uterus lining. But secondary dysmenorrhea is caused by any disorders of reproductive organs. In Ayurveda texts, dysmenorrhea has not been explained as a separate disease. But it has been explained as a symptom of various Yoni Vyapad. Commonly used to refer painful menstruation in Ayurveda practice as term Kashtartava. Pain is the main symptom of dysmenorrhea, and the pelvic region is one of the sites of Vata. Dysmenorrhea is developed with the affliction of Vata Dosha. It is still unsatisfactory in modern medicine as the usage of anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic drugs; hormonal therapy may cause many side effects. There are many treatments for dysmenorrhea has been mentioned in Ayurveda authentic books considered of relevant Yoni Vyapad treatments mentioned in Ayurveda.