The State of women's health significantly influences the functioning and welfare of households and communities. any disturbance to her physical or mental condition can directly affect her menstrual health. one of the most encountered gynecological disorder affecting women from puberty through menopause is Asrigdara, which is marked by excessive or irregular menstrual bleeding. This condition can significantly disturb a woman daily life, if not treated properly, may lead to serious outcomes including the need for hysterectomy. In Ayurveda, Asrigdara is described as a disease related to the vitiation of Rakta along with the imbalance of Dosha particularly Vata and Pitta. Clinically the symptoms closely resemble what modern medicine classifies as dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Beyond physical discomfort, Asrigdara also adversely affects a woman's emotional and psychological State. The development of this condition can be attributed to several different dietary and lifestyle factors, which in Ayurveda are collectively called Nidana or causative factors. These causative factors play an important role in initiation and aggravation of this condition. Ayurveda emphasizes Nidana Parivarjana or avoidance of the causative factors as the primary and most essential approach to prevent and manage any disease or condition. A thorough understanding of these factors and how they influence the condition is important for accurate diagnosis, symptom control and holistic care of Asrigdara.
Palak Yadav*1, Richa Jaiswal2, Prerna Pandey3 (Mon,) studied this question.