Role of Ayurvedic interventions in treating Artava Kshaya associated with hypothyroidism - A Case Report

Abstract

Artava Kshaya is one of the common menstrual disorders which is caused due to sedentary lifestyle, faulty food habits and changes in physical and mental state. According to Acarya Sushrutha, menstruation that does not appear in appropriate time or delayed menses along with pain in yoni is termed as Artava Kshaya. In contemporary science Oligohypomenorrhoea shows similar clinical presentation and its incidence rate is 22.5%. Oligohypomenorrhoea as a symptom can be seen in other condition like hypothyroidism. The prevalence of hypothyroidism leading to oligohypomenorrhoea is 5 to 6%. Hypothyroidism also causes irregular menstrual cycle along with weight gain and several other complications. A 33-year-old female with irregular menstruation since 4 years having weight gain with raised level of TSH was treated with Ayurvedic procedure and formulations. The Artava Kshaya and Hypothyroidism was treated by Shodhana and Shamana Aushadis. The assessment was done after every menstrual cycle and the patient showed marked improvement.