Ayurveda is the science which deals with maintenance of health and cure of disease. It stands on the frame work of Tridoshas, Sapta Dhathus and Trimalas. Apart from the sapta dhatus, upadhatus also play an important role. In female, Artava the upadhatu of rasa dhatu is responsible for conception. Artava which in real sense gives special identity to females as a creator in nature. The word Artava has got two meanings; one of them is Antah Pushpa and another one is Bahir Pushpa. Both Antah and Bahir Pushpa are interrelated. Bahir Pushpa is resultant manifestation of appropriate work of Antah Pushpa which is required for conception. Artava Kshaya, a condition characterized by scanty or delayed menstruation, is associated with oligomenorrhea in modern medical practice.The imbalance of Vata and Pitta Doshas, along with blockage of reproductive channels (Shrotorodha), is identified as the primary cause of Artava Kshaya in Ayurveda. Artavakshaya is not separately described as disease anywhere in Ayurvedic classics but this symptom is taken here as a disease entity because Acharya Charaka has quoted in Nidana Sthana that – ‘one symptom of a disease itself can also be considered as a separate disease entity. The symptoms of Artavakshaya are Yathochit kala adarshan, Alpata, Yonivedana. This is mainly due to changes in the sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy food habits, stress, poor nutrition, and obesity. Normal Artava-darshan happens with normalcy of Agni & Vayu. Artava is Agneya Guna Yukta so according to Sushrut same ‘Guna Yukta Aushadhi’ is very helpful for treatment purpose.
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