Ayurvedic Management of Secondary Amenorrhea due to Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst

Abstract

Reproductive health in women refers to a state in which the reproductive process is carried out in a state of physical, mental, and social well-being from menarche to menopause. Poorly balanced diet and sedentary lifestyle affect the normal functioning of hormones leads to development of ovarian cyst. Hemorrhagic cyst is a type of functional cyst usually called as Corpus luteal cyst. It usually occurs due to overactivity of corpus luteum. There is excessive bleeding inside the corpus luteum. Despite blood filled cyst, the progesterone and estrogen secretion continues. As a result, the menstrual cycle may be normal or there may be amenorrhea or delayed cycle. Methodology: In this present case study, a 21 years old female patient consulted to the OPD with the complaint of Amenorrhea for 4 months. Ultrasonography (USG) findings suggested a right ovarian hemorrhagic cyst measuring 48x23x39mm (23.6cc). She was treated with traditional Ayurvedic formulations based on Granthi nashak chikitsa; along with Yoga basti with the goal of relieving symptoms and dissolving the ovarian cyst. This patient was treated with Dashmoola Katutrayadi Kwatha, Tab. Sukumar kashayam, Tab. Kanchnar Guggulu and Aarogyawardhini vati for two months along with two sittings of Yoga basti with Dashmoola Taila and Dashmoola Kwatha. Result: Ayurvedic treatment and Management was implemented throughout the duration of the therapy. Follow-up ultrasonography (USG) revealed a complete resolution of the cyst, and the symptoms significantly subsided. Conclusion: This case study accentuates the effectiveness of Ayurveda in achieving positive outcomes in the management of ovarian cysts.