CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF GARBHASHAY GRIVA GATA VRANA WITH SEPCIAL REFERENCE TO CERVICAL EROSION

Dr. Mayura Subhash Joshi*, Dr. Trupti K. Gawade and Dr. Manda Ghorpade

ABSTRACT

Gynaecology is a branch of medicine that deals with diseases and routine physical care of reproductive system of women. Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely absence of reproductive disease or infirmity. Cervical ectropion or cervical erosion is highly prevalent condition among females of reproductive age. Although self limiting and benign this disease can progress to chronic condition and can cause unpleasant and distressing symptoms. Ayurveda's healing approach holds an answer to the issue of chronicity and recurrent occurrence of ectropion. One of the most bothersome diseases, Garbhashay Grivagata vrana which manifests persistent vaginal discharge, itching, backache, infertility and can even be cancerous. Although it has not been directly explained in any ayurvedic texts Ashtanga hridaya has done so by referencing Yoni Vranekshana yantra. Hence an attempt has been made to study the concept of Garbhashay griva gata vrana with special reference to Cervical erosion.

Keywords: Cervical erosion, Garbhashay Griva Mukhagat vrana, Vrana.