Ovarian cyst is an emerging problem among the women of reproductive age group worldwide. Reports suggest that between 8 and 18% of both premenopausal and postmenopausal women have ovarian cyst. Most of the cysts are asymptomatic and discovered only in routine ultrasonography. Some of them are highly symptomatic hindering day to day activities of women. Symptoms depend to a large extent on the size of cysts. Modern management includes combined oral contraceptive pills and surgical management. Since the oral contraceptive pills contribute many untoward effects, the need for alternative management especially in patients who wish to avoid surgical intervention is on high demand. Ayurveda addresses ovarian cyst under the broad classification of Granthi in which it can be correlated to Kaphaja Granthi in particular. Here a case of 35 year old female patient, detected with Ovarian Hemorrhagic Cyst with internal echoes septations of size 27×33 mm & bulky Uterus with complaints of early menses, lower abdominal pain, bloating of abdomen with constipation and burning micturition &discomfort in daily routine work. Treatment protocol was based upon Samprapti Vighatan & also focused on Prakriti of patient, Dosha pradhanyalakshana & Dosh Dushya Sammurchana. Patient was given Panchatikta Ghrita with dadimashtakchurna & Panchakolchurna, Kanchanaraguggulu, Falatrikadikashayam, Jeerakadyarishta etc for a period of three months. Follow up USG showed complete disappearance of cyst and symptoms also subsided to a great extent. The present study emphasizes the role of Ayurveda in bringing a positive result in the management of ovarian cyst.

Keywords: Granthi, Hemorrhagic cyst, Panchatikta Ghrita, Ovaries, Prakriti, Ayurveda.

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Dr Ankita Pandey

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