DISEASE REVIEW AND MANAGEMENT OF PITTAJ YONIVYAPAD THROUGH AYURVEDIC CLASSICS

Normally a book of gynecology begins with the description of anatomy of reproductive organs and physiology of menstruation etc. In ayurvedic classic majority of the gynecological disorders have been described under the heading of ‘yoni vyapada’. Almost all of the menstrual abnormalities have been described under yoni vyapad in different classics. Initially all the classics have given the number of yonivyapad as twenty which includes vataj yoni vyapad, pittaj yoni vyapadand so on. Each abnormality have been described in detail and symptomatic treatment has been given.Yoni Vyapad is a compilation of various disorders of the genital tract ranging from vulva till the uterus. Local infectious conditions like vulvo vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory diseases have also been described. Among the various treatment modalities described for Yoni Vyapad, the emphasis given to SthanikaChikitsa is noteworthly .If woman takes pittakar aaharvihar it will be cause of pitta dushti& it can cause pitta pradhanvyadhi. Symptoms of Pittajyonivyapad hampers  normal activities of woman's life. At present time it is a common problem and its prevalence is increasing, due to occupational overstress, night shifts, changes in life style, junk food etc. The modern management such as antibiotics, NSAID’s etc are not fulfilling the patients goal of healthy life as all the medicines only give symptomatic relief with some side effects.Ayurveda has given number of local as well as general treatment for Pittajyonivaypad. Objective of work is to compile and review classical literature on Pittajyonivyapad and its ayurvedic management