Ayurvedic management for Prasamsini w.s.r to 1st and 2nd degree Genital Prolapse

Abstract

Prasamsini Yonivyapad is one among the 20 Yonivyapad described by Acharya Sushruta as a condition in which any irritation to the Yoni causes its prolapse. This condition can be correlated with primary and secondary uterine prolapse.[1] While dealing with the condition of genital prolapse surgical interventions cannot be always undertaken or in some cases they can also be avoided. Conservative measures can be advised in such cases. For example, it is a great mistake to advice immediate operative treatment for prolapse in a young women following childbirth as there is always a possibility of recurrence. Besides these women rapidly improve if well-directed conservative measures are adopted.[2] Also, in females for whom surgery is contra-indicated or is hazardous on account of some medical disorders or in case of post-operative risk of vault prolapse or reoccurrence conservative treatment can be undertaken. Ayurvedic Acharyas have advised various treatment methods which are being practiced since ancient times and have shown effective results in many such cases of prolapse. These procedures give strength to the tissues removing laxity which is the basic defect in this condition. Along, with oral medications which give a systematic effect correcting the imbalance of Dosha, thus further preventing the progression of the disease.