Abstract

Shikha Gautam*, Shashi Singh and Shweta Mishra

ABSTRACT

[1]Vulvovaginal candidiasis, is an exceedingly common mucosal infection of the lower female reproductive tract, caused mostly by the polymorphic opportunistic fungus Candida albicans. A member of the normal human microbiota, C.albicans commonly colonizes the vaginal lumen asymptomatically. However, symptomatic infection can result from exuberant mucosal inflammation that is caused primarily by fungal overgrowth in the vagina and subsequent mucosal inflammation that is caused primarily by fungal overgrowth in the vagina and subsequent epithelial invasion and production of virulent effectors. Common disease symptoms include vaginal itching, burning, pain and redness. Often, they are accompanied by vaginal discharge consisting of sloughed epithelium, immune cells, yeast and vaginal fluids. Vulvovaginal candidiasis is the most prevalent human candida infection, estimated to afflict approximately 75% of all women at least once in their lifetime. More ever, recurrent VVC affect nearly 8% of women globally.[1] Vaginal discharge (Yoni srava) is the most common gynaec complain in reproductive age group. There is a misbelief that vaginal discharge causes loss of strength, weight, stamina, complexion etc. Yoni srava is a symptom rather than a disease per se, Vaginal discharge (Yoni srava) is easy to understand if we consider dosa and dhatudusti pathogenesis. Vaginitis is an inflammatory process involving the vagina, expanding often to the contiguous anatomical structure (cervix and vulva). Vaginal candidiasis is the most common and aren’t usually serious. It can be corelated to SLESMALA YONIYVAPAD based on its Lakshanas. Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Triphala Kwath yoni prachhalana and Dhatakyadi tail Yoni Pichu in the management of slesmala yoniyvapad. Conclusions: Triphala Kwath Yoni Prachhalana and Dhatakyadi Tail Yoni pichu showed significant changes in the management of Slesmala Yonivyapad with the reduction of katishoola, Kandu, Consistency of the Srava and Srava pramana, Vaginal Ph after the treatment.