Management of threatened abortion through Ayurvedic intervention: A case report
Untreated vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can potentially give rise to various complications, with the incidence ranging from 12% to 40% of all cases. In Ayurveda, this condition is referred to as garbhashrava, which encompasses the manifestation of abortion, with raktadarshana (vaginal bleeding)...
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| description | Untreated vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can potentially give rise to various complications, with the incidence ranging from 12% to 40% of all cases. In Ayurveda, this condition is referred to as garbhashrava, which encompasses the manifestation of abortion, with raktadarshana (vaginal bleeding) serving as a key diagnostic symptom.In this present case study, 28 years old second gravida woman with amenorrhea of 3 months 08 days presented with vaginal bleeding (1 pad/day) for 15 days on and off. The case was diagnosed as first-trimester vaginal bleeding due to low-lying posterior placenta (placental cause). Pregnancy outcome depends on the severity of bleeding thus early diagnosis and proper management are the priority. Traditionally, the conventional approach involves the use of hemostatic agents and injectable hormonal support, which is an invasive method. In this present study, a local non-invasive method i.e application of gairika choorna 5 g with shatadhauta ghrita 15–20 g in the form of lepa (anointment) below the umbilicus was advised thrice a day for 1 week. This treatment resulted in complete relief from vaginal bleeding within a one-week period while maintaining the pregnancy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-68886152471142aa9646ede32c376a8e2023-11-23T04:27:56ZengElsevierJournal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine0975-94762023-09-01145100783Management of threatened abortion through Ayurvedic intervention: A case reportAnuradha Roy0Binay Sen1Monisha VM2Corresponding author.; Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, UP, IndiaFaculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, UP, IndiaFaculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, UP, IndiaUntreated vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can potentially give rise to various complications, with the incidence ranging from 12% to 40% of all cases. In Ayurveda, this condition is referred to as garbhashrava, which encompasses the manifestation of abortion, with raktadarshana (vaginal bleeding) serving as a key diagnostic symptom.In this present case study, 28 years old second gravida woman with amenorrhea of 3 months 08 days presented with vaginal bleeding (1 pad/day) for 15 days on and off. The case was diagnosed as first-trimester vaginal bleeding due to low-lying posterior placenta (placental cause). Pregnancy outcome depends on the severity of bleeding thus early diagnosis and proper management are the priority. Traditionally, the conventional approach involves the use of hemostatic agents and injectable hormonal support, which is an invasive method. In this present study, a local non-invasive method i.e application of gairika choorna 5 g with shatadhauta ghrita 15–20 g in the form of lepa (anointment) below the umbilicus was advised thrice a day for 1 week. This treatment resulted in complete relief from vaginal bleeding within a one-week period while maintaining the pregnancy.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0975947623000992Vaginal bleedingEarly pregnancyGarbhasravaShatadhauta ghritaGairika |
| spellingShingle | Anuradha Roy Binay Sen Monisha VM Management of threatened abortion through Ayurvedic intervention: A case report Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine Vaginal bleeding Early pregnancy Garbhasrava Shatadhauta ghrita Gairika |
| title | Management of threatened abortion through Ayurvedic intervention: A case report |
| title_full | Management of threatened abortion through Ayurvedic intervention: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Management of threatened abortion through Ayurvedic intervention: A case report |
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| title_short | Management of threatened abortion through Ayurvedic intervention: A case report |
| title_sort | management of threatened abortion through ayurvedic intervention a case report |
| topic | Vaginal bleeding Early pregnancy Garbhasrava Shatadhauta ghrita Gairika |
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