Ayurvedic Management of Trichomonas Vaginalis Infection: A Case Report

Abstract

Women are caretakers of health for their family; these roles can increase their risk for various infections and increase obstacles to appropriate and timely management. Vaginal infections are common problems for women for all ages. In that Trichomonas vaginalis is considered as one of the most common cause of symptomatic vaginitis in women. The classic symptoms associated with Trichomonas vaginalis include greenish-yellow frothy discharge, pruritis, dysuria, dyspareunia and strawberry cervix. Strawberry cervix is characterised by punctate haemorrhagic lesions. Although, it is uncommon sign, strongly indicates of Trichomoniasis. In Ayurveda classics, the cardinal symptoms of vaginal infections such as Yonisrava (abnormal vaginal discharge), Yonikandu (pruritis), Yonivedana (dyspareunia), Dourgandya (foul smell) etc. are mentioned under different Yonivyapath includes Slaishmiki, Paittiki, Upaplutha and Pariplutha etc. In the present case, a 45yrs old female patient came with complaints of foul smelling yellowish white discharge per vagina, itching and frequent micturition since 15 Days, on per speculum examination yellowish white discharge, cervical congestion and strawberry spots were present on the cervix and vagina. Both Sthanika and Shamana Chikitsa was adopted to manage this condition by using medicines with Kaphapittagna, Sravagna, Kandugna, Krimighna, Vruna Shodana and Ropana properties.