Ayurvedic Management of Gynecological Disorders in Stree Roga: Clinical Evidence and Emerging Research Trends

Abstract

Gynecological disorders are among the most common health problems affecting women globally and significantly influence reproductive health, hormonal balance, mental wellbeing and quality of life. Conditions such as dysmenorrhea, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), infertility, leucorrhoea, menstrual irregularities and menopausal disorders are increasingly prevalent due to changing lifestyle patterns, stress, nutritional imbalance and hormonal disturbances. Modern gynecology has achieved major advancements in diagnosis and treatment; however, long-term medication use, recurrence of symptoms and adverse effects continue to create challenges in women’s healthcare management. Ayurveda, particularly the branch of Stree Roga and Prasuti Tantra, provides a holistic and individualized approach for management of gynecological disorders through Dosha balance, dietary regulation, Panchakarma therapy, herbal medicines and lifestyle modification. This paper presents a comprehensive review of Ayurvedic management of gynecological disorders in Stree Roga with emphasis on clinical evidence and emerging research trends. The study analyses classical Ayurvedic concepts related to female reproductive physiology and compares them with modern gynecological understanding. It also evaluates the role of herbal formulations, detoxification therapies, yoga, nutritional support and preventive healthcare strategies in women’s reproductive health. A qualitative and comparative methodology was adopted by reviewing classical Ayurvedic texts, gynecology literature and interdisciplinary clinical studies published during recent decades. The findings indicate that Ayurvedic management demonstrates promising results in menstrual regulation, hormonal balance, fertility enhancement, stress management and quality of life improvement. Integrative gynecological healthcare approaches combining Ayurveda with evidence-based modern medicine may contribute toward safer and more patient-centered women’s healthcare systems. The paper concludes that Ayurveda possesses substantial potential in management of gynecological disorders through preventive, holistic and personalized healthcare approaches. However, evidence-based clinical trials, standardization and interdisciplinary research remain necessary for broader scientific validation and healthcare integration.

KEYWORDS: Stree Roga, Ayurveda, Gynecological Disorders, Women’s Health, PCOS, Menstrual Disorders, Integrative Medicine, Panchakarma, Reproductive Health