International Journal of Preclinical and Clinical Research

Abstract

Endometriosis is one of the most common benign gynaecological diseases characterized by the implantation and growth of viable endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. The symptoms of endometriosis can be correlated to many of the Yoni vyapads described in our classics. In the present case, a 37-year-old female (Swedish national) reported chief complaints of severe lower abdominal and pelvic pain and heavy bleeding during menstruation from the past 7 years, especially one day prior to menstruation and stops 1-2 days after the onset of bleeding. She was advised for a USG scan which showed endometriosis, cyst in the left ovary. Sodhana chikitsa was followed, and the whole treatment period spanned for a total of 42 days. The patient was advised to follow up after 6 months. After the treatment, there was a significant improvement in the patient’s conditions, and in turn, the patient also expressed greater satisfaction with the result.