ROLE OF UTTARBASTI IN GYNAECOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Dr. Pranjali Ashok Raut*, Dr. Vinay Chavan, Dr. Akash Babarao Ghule

ABSTRACT

UTTARBASTI, an Ayurvedic therapeutic procedure involving the administration of medicated oil or decotations into the uterine cavity through the vaginal route, is a fundamental trteatment in managemement of various gynaecological disorders. This procedure is renowned for its efficacy in conditions such as infertility, tubal blockages, unovulation, pcod, endometriosis and recurrent miscarriages, uterine fibroid, PID. It is certainly the impression in most of people that infertility is becoming more common. Infertility is a growing global health crisis, affecting approximately one in six people of reproductive age. Todays issue for many gynaecological disorders is mainly driven by factors such as delayed child bearing age (advanced maternal / paternal age) high stress and unhealthy life style. Medical definitions of infertility tend to emphasize the immediate problem brought to the consultation, reflecting the typically short-term interaction of many doctors, particularly specialists with their patients. In Sushruta Samhita, the Vandhyatava[2] has been included in twenty Yoni vyapada.[1] Acharya Charaka and Vagabhatta have referred Vandhyatva due to abnormality of Beejamsa. First time Acharya Harita has classified Vandhyatva in detail. This article delves into the historical significance, procedural methodology, therapeutic benefits, indications, contraindications, and modern scientific validations of uttar basti, highlights in integrations into contemporary gynaecological practice.

Keywords: Uttarabasti, Stree Roga, Apana Vata, Ayurvedic gynecology, infertility, endometriosis, uterine health.