Study of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding and its relation to Manas Prakruti.

Abstract

Now days, due to changing lifestyle & unhealthy diet of women, they face stress, over exertion, and many health problems. Because of this many females suffer from menstrual disturbance like DUB (Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding) i.e. excessive uterine bleeding where no organic cause can be detected. This survey study evaluates the etiology, pathogenesis and prognosis with involvement of Mana (Mind) in DUB in Ayurvedic perspective to achieve perfection in treatment regimen. Aim And Objectives: The main aim and objectives of this study is to study DUB and its relation to Satva, Raja, Tama gunapradhan Manas Prakruti (Mental constitution attributes) in patients of DUB. Method: 150 prediagnosed DUB patients between the age group 20 to 40yr., irrespective of their marital status are thoroughly examined the Manas Prakruti with the help of Manas Prakruti Performa, AYUSOFT C-DAC approved by Govt. of India. The collected data regarding Manas Prakruti in DUB were verified and their role in the manifestation of Samprapti (Pathogenesis) of DUB was justified. Statistical Test: As data is qualitative, Non parametric test (Chi-square test) is used. Observation: From the analysis of cases, Sharir (Body) & Manas (Mind) are interrelated , physiologically as well as pathologically. Emotional factor is the main etiology of diseases. Conclusion: It can be concluded that, patients who are having Raja Pradhan Manas Prakruti are highly prone to DUB. Even in literary work, same relation of Rajas Manobhav and DUB is observed.