CRITICAL REVIEW OF AYURVEDIC ASPECTS OF ANARTAVA (P.C.O.D)

Anartava itself indicates that there is an absence of Artava, i.e., absence of menstruation. It may be primary or secondary. The prevalence of amenorrhea not due to pregnancy, lactation, or menopause is approximately 3 – 4 %. Although there are various factors causing amenorrhea but the majority are of four conditions that are: polycystic ovarian syndrome, hypothalamic factor, hyperprolactinemia & ovarian failure. Other causes are seldom, in highly itself highly indicative that there is absence of i.e. absence of menstruation. It may be primary or secondary. The prevalence of amenorrhea not due to pregnancy, lactation, or menopause. Though there are various factors causing amenorrhea but the majority are of four conditions that are: polycystic ovarian syndrome, hypothalamic factor, hyperprolactinemia & ovarian failure. Other causes are seldom, in highly specialized referral secondary amenorrhea3-5. As it affects the fertility in women, it needs further attention for the sake of fertility. In our classics is described as a symptom but not as a specialized referral; secondary amenorrhea affects the fertility in women, and it needs further attention for the sake of fertility. In our classics, Anartava is described as the symptom but not as the disorder. Raja, Masikastrava, Rutustrava, and Asruka Shonita are the synonyms of Artava. Raja, Masikastrava, Rutustrava, Asruka & Artava.