Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GARBHINI UPAPLUTA W.S.R TO VULVOVAGINITIS

*Dr. Reena Rohilla and Dr. Papiya

ABSTRACT

Motherhood is the cherished desire deep down in the heart of every women which adds new meaning to her life and existence. Pregnancy is accompanied with many discomforts like nausea, constipation and sometimes vaginal infections. Upapluta is one such disorder occurring in Garbhini with symptoms like Pandu Varna Srava or Shweta Kaphayukta Yonisrava associated with Toda. This can be compared to copious, mucoid vaginal discharge present during pregnancy. The increased vaginal secretion during pregnancy can be because of increased vascularity and hyperestrinism or can also be due to Vulvovaginitis. During pregnancy, vaginal infections are increased due to increase in cell glycogen and reduced pH under the influence of high levels of estrogen. If left untreated, it can cause complications like Chorioamnionitis, PROM and preterm labor. The infection is difficult to eradicate and recurrence is also frequent.

Keywords: Pregnancy, upapluta, vaginal infection, complications.