Treatment of Ovarian cyst in Ayurveda

   Treatment of  Ovarian cyst in Ayurveda

                                                                           Dr Himanshu Sharma    

                                                                          Ayurvedic Consultant

                                                                        NIAPR,Motibagh,Patiala                                                                                                               Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya, Nabha,                                                                                                            Distt Patiala

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In past 40 years,there’s dramatic rise in female related illnesses which were rarely seen before in history.Today we see the age of menarche has dropped to as 10 years of age. In fast growing world,over work load,pesticides rich food,hormone based fruits and vegetables,stress,over ambition,avoiding pregnancy all are the major causes of these new diseases in modern woman.Premenstrual syndrome,irregular mense,ovarian cyst,uterine fibroids are commonly seen now a days. A survey has confirmed that 30%of young modern woman is suffering from PMS(Pre menstrual syndrome),25% are suffering from uterine fibroids and ovarian cyst.

 Widely regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world, Ayurveda is a time tested  medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago .In Ayurveda ovarian cyst containing fluid can be equated with kaphaja granthi.The kaphaja granthi is slightly painful,usually skin coloured,increases gradually and on rupture white thick pus is discharged. Patient usually feel heaviness and dull pain.Sushruta has mentioned the concept of granthi. Acc. to classical text,vitiated vataets doshas vitiating mansa,rakta and medas mixed with kapha produces granthi.Vagbhatta also accepted the view of sushruta and mentioned that doshas are dominated by kapha.

In normal process, Women  have two ovaries that store and release eggs. Each ovary is about the size of a walnut, and one ovary is located on each side of the uterus. One ovary produces one egg each month, and this process starts a woman's monthly menstrual cycle. The egg is enclosed in a sac called a follicle. An egg grows inside the ovary until estrogen (a hormone), signals the uterus to prepare itself for the egg. In turn, the lining of the uterus begins to thicken and prepare for implantation of a fertilized egg resulting in pregnancy. This cycle occurs each month and usually ends when the egg is not fertilized. All contents of the uterus are then expelled if the egg is not fertilized. This is called a menstrual period. .

 Ovarian Cysts are products of failed or disordered ovulation. A functional ovarian cyst is formed when the follicle does NOT release its egg, and the follicle continues to grow forming a cyst.  An ovarian cyst can also be formed even if the follicle releases the egg, the hole where the egg is released closes up, the corpus luteum is NOT formed, and the cyst continues to grow. It is now believed that xenoestrogens may contribute to ovarian cysts.

The two primary hormones secreted by ovaries i.e estrogen and progesterone.The property of one affect the other and together they are maintained in optimal balance in the body.Lack of hormone or exceesive release of any of the hormone leads to medical prolem in woman.

Diagnosis

On the basis of sign and symptoms a physician can advise for USG,which further confirms the disease

 In an ultrasound image, ovarian cysts resemble bubbles. The cyst contains only fluid and is surrounded by a very thin wall. This kind of cyst is also called a functional cyst, or simple cyst. If a follicle fails to rupture and release the egg, the fluid remains and can form a cyst in the ovary. This usually affects one of the ovaries.

Symptoms of Ovarian cyst

·         Dull aching, or severe, sudden, and sharp pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen (one or both sides), pelvis, vagina, lower back, or thighs; pain may be constant or intermittent—this is the most common symptom

·         Fullness, heaviness, pressure, swelling, or bloating in the abdomen

·         Breast tenderness

·         Pain during or shortly after beginning or end of menstrual period.

·         Irregular periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding or spotting

·         Change in frequency or ease of urination (such as inability to fully empty the bladder), or difficulty with bowel movements due to pressure on adjacent pelvic anatomy

·         Weight gain

Treatment

I used Triphla and trikatu as both helps in sroto shodhan and removes srotoavrodha. kanchnaar guggul has lakhneeya guna and help to reduce the size of growing cyst , Aloevera not only balances the hormonal irregularities but also improves uterine activity , Chandraprabha vati also have lakhneeya effect  and is also prescribed for the treatment of general menstrual disorders in classical text.

For the treatment of kaphaj granhti,I used Trifla2gm,trikatu 500mg,Chandraprabha vati 250mg bd, kanchnaar guggul 500mg bd, aloevera 20ml bd was given for three months.

After treating many patients of ovarian cyst and fibroid,Ibelieve that ayurveda have the solution of ovarian cystand fibroid.

Congenial Diet

Ayurveda emphasise on Ruksha ,katu ,deepaneya ahaar,gugullu,shilajit,Old ghrith,old rice.

Avoid

Excessive fat rich diet,caffeine,tea or coffee,alchohal.

Yoga

Kapalbhati,surya namaskaar,pranayaam ,meditation are beneficial in ovarian cyst.