An Ayurvedic intervention in management of Adenomyosis (Bulky Uterus) - A Case Report

Abstract

Adenomyosis, as described, is a condition where the endometrial tissue exists and grows abnormally into the uterine muscle wall, leading to thickened myometrium, heavy menstrual bleeding and painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea). While modern medicine addresses it through hormonal therapies, surgical options or other interventions, Ayurvedic understanding focuses on symptom-based correlations. In Ayurveda, the symptoms mentioned, such as: Teevra Vedana (severe pain) - Reflects the intense discomfort during menstruation, Shyava Arun Varna Artava (dusky/reddish-brown menstrual flow) - Indicates abnormalities in the menstrual blood and, Kati Vedana (lower back pain) - Common in gynecological conditions. These align closely with Vataj Asrigdara, a condition characterized by Vata Dosha vitiation affecting the menstrual flow, leading to irregularities and pain.