EFFECT OF VAYASTHAPANA GANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GENITO URINARY SYNDROME OF MENOPAUSE – A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Background-Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), previously known as vulvovaginal atrophy is a chronic, progressive vulvovaginal, sexual, and lower urinary tract condition characterized by a host of symptoms secondary to a clinical state of hypoestrogenism after onset of menopause. Symptoms may be chronic and progressive, are not likely to resolve without treatment, and can have a significant negative impact on a woman’s quality of life and sexual health. Aim- This case report aims on successful management of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause with Vayasthapana gana. Case Description- A 54 year old female patient with post menopausal status of six years with the complaints of cystocele, uterine prolapse, stress urinary incontinence, burning micturition, dysuria, recurrent Urinary tract infection, lower abdominal pain, severe vulval itching and dyspareunia was treated with Ksheerapaka Vasti of Vayasthapana Gana Choorna for eight days and Vayasthapanagana Choorna along with milk orally for two months. Significant improvement was noticed in pelvic organ prolapse, stress urinary incontinence, burning micturition, dysuria, recurrent urinary tract infection, lower abdominal pain, vulval itching and dyspareunia. Conclusion- The case study concluded that Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause can be successfully managed with Vayasthapana gana churna Ksheerapaka Vasti and orally with Vayasthapana gana churna. Clinical Significance- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause can successfully managed through Ayurveda.