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Case Reports
. 2025 Nov-Dec;16(6):101197.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101197. Epub 2025 Oct 15.

Case series on the effect of ayurvedic medications in the management of symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women

Emy S Surendran  1 , Praveen Balakrishnan  2 , Lisha S Raj  2
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Case series on the effect of ayurvedic medications in the management of symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women

Emy S Surendran et al. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2025 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

This case series investigates the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatments in managing genital symptoms of Vulvovaginal Atrophy (VVA) in postmenopausal women. VVA, characterized by genital, sexual, and urinary symptoms due to reduced estrogen levels, significantly impacts the quality of life in this demographic. The study focuses on three cases of postmenopausal women presenting with common VVA symptoms such as vaginal burning, itching, and discomfort during intercourse. Utilizing Ayurveda's holistic approach, which emphasizes restoring balance through diet, lifestyle adjustments, and herbal remedies, the treatment targeted the underlying Vata dosha predominance and dhatu kshaya (tissue depletion). Treatment included local therapies like Yoni pichu (medicated vaginal tampons) and internal medications aimed at rejuvenating and strengthening the body's tissues. The outcomes highlight the potential of Ayurvedic medicine as a complementary approach to alleviate VVA symptoms, improve sexual function, and enhance overall well-being in postmenopausal women, underscoring the need for further research in this promising area.

Keywords: Ayurveda; Menopause; Rajo nivritti; Vulvovaginal atrophy; Yoni pichu.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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