Karnini Yonivyapad (Cervical Erosion): A Review

Abstract

Health status of women is essential for healthy society. In today's fast and competitive world, there is change in the lifestyle of women which leads to their physical and mental stress, women mostly get affected by this environment and are prone to gynaecological problems. Common health problem or gynaecological problem in women is white discharge, foul smell discharge, itching at vulvar region, burning micturition. Cervical erosion is a condition seen in the age group of 20-40 years with more of Kapha dominance. Kandu, Yoni Srava and other features of Kapha Pittadushti are seen in cervical erosion. It is seen as red circular granular surface surrounding the cervical os bathed in discharges. On the study of etiological factors, sign and symptoms the disease is found to be caused by Kapha – Pittadosha Prokopa affecting Yoni and Garbhasayamukha leading to Samprapti which manifests as cervical erosion. Based on symptomatology, cervical erosion can be correlated with Karnini Yonivyapad. Karnini is an abnormal proliferation of cervical epithelium which may produce abnormal discharge, alter the vaginal pH and cervical mucus plug. Chikitsa of Karnini Yonivyapad is Yoni Prakshalana,Yoni Pichu Dharana, Yoni Varti Dharana, Agni Karma and Kshara Karma. Kaphahara line of treatment should be done. Diet also plays an important role in cervical erosion so proper Pathya Apathtya are to be followed.