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[[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)]] is the oldest system of medicine originated in Bharatavarsha (भारतवर्षः). It offers knowledge of various methods to obtain health and longevity, by preventing illness in healthy individuals and eradicating the diseases in diseased individuals. This knowledge encompasses all the aspects of human life and is not restricted to a particular gender. In fact special attention has been given to the peculiar differences arising due to the male or female body types and then the ways to achieve and maintain health considering these specialties have been put forward. Thus one can find ample amount of information and all the details about women's health in Ayurveda. Ayurveda advocates use of natural methods and ways not just to prevent general ailments but also to preserve reproductive health (hormonal balance & menstrual health) and overall wellbeing.  

[[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)]] is the oldest medicinal system originated in Bharatavarsha (भारतवर्षः). It offers knowledge of various methods to obtain health and longevity. This knowledge encompasses all the aspects of human life and is not restricted to a particular gender. In fact special attention has been given to the peculiar differences arising due to the male or female body types and then the ways to preserve and promote positive health have been put forward for both i.e. masculine and feminine. Thus one can find ample amount of knowledge regarding women's health in Ayurveda. Ayurveda advocates use of natural methods to preserve and promote positive health in woman. Special attention has been given to her potential of giving a childbirth and therefore measures to preserve her fertility and smoothly pass through the phases of menstruation, pregnancy, motherhood have been advocated. Ayurveda scholars seem to have minutely studied the intricate details of feminine balance, inter-relationship between diet, lifestyle , emotions and other environmental factors of a woman and her health at every stage of her life. This has led to the development and proposition of certain protocols or codes of conduct that a woman is advised to follow during different phases so as to stay healthy and young.  

== How Ayurveda differentiates women from men ==

== How Ayurveda differentiates women from men ==

=== Infertility ===

=== Infertility ===

WHO report states that One in every four couples in developing countries has been found to be affected by infertility. <ref>WHO online portal/sexual and reproductive health.https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/topics/infertility/burden/en/</ref> Female infertility is more common than males since their general health is affected to great extent by their reproductive health and thus while dealing with the cases of Infertility Ayurveda lays high emphasize on improving the general health of a woman rather than focusing and targeting on only her hormones. Ayurveda speaks about importance of 4 factors Rutu (ऋतु), Kshetra (क्षेत्रम्), Beeja (बीज) and Ambu (अम्बुः) for generation of a new life.<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sharisthanam Adhyaya 2 Sutra 33)</ref> This includes consideration of woman's menstrual cycle pattern, healthy state of her entire reproductive tract (uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina), her general nutrition and quality of her egg. Medicines and Panchakarma therapies are advised by considering all these 4 factors and efforts are focused on improvising her complete health so that naturally she can conceive and deliver a healthy offspring. This process can be time consuming because  reproductive health is balanced in a stepwise manner and her body, mind are made capable to develop capacity to nurture another life. However if the efforts are made in this direction a woman can regain her complete health and regain her fertility without adverse effects. Quality of life of a woman is improved. A wide range of herbs, herbo-mineral formulations, decoctions, powders can be used in this treatment depending upon the case and expertise of the vaidya. It is advisable to consult a nearby [[vaidya (वैद्यः)]] for further guidance.  

WHO report states that One in every four couples in developing countries has been found to be affected by infertility. <ref>WHO online portal/sexual and reproductive health.https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/topics/infertility/burden/en/</ref> Female infertility is more common than males since their general health is affected to great extent by their reproductive health and thus while dealing with the cases of Infertility Ayurveda lays high emphasize on improving the general health of a woman rather than focusing and targeting on only her hormones. Ayurveda recognizes and mentions infertility as Vandhyatwa (वन्ध्यत्वम्). Ayurveda speaks about importance of 4 factors Rutu (ऋतु), Kshetra (क्षेत्रम्), Beeja (बीज) and Ambu (अम्बुः) for generation of a new life.<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sharisthanam Adhyaya 2 Sutra 33)</ref> This includes consideration of woman's menstrual cycle pattern, healthy state of her entire reproductive tract (uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina), her general nutrition and quality of her egg. Medicines and Panchakarma therapies are advised by considering all these 4 factors and efforts are focused on improvising her complete health so that naturally she can conceive and deliver a healthy offspring. This process can be time consuming because  reproductive health is balanced in a stepwise manner and her body, mind are made capable to develop capacity to nurture another life. However if the efforts are made in this direction a woman can regain her complete health and regain her fertility without adverse effects. Quality of life of a woman is improved. A wide range of herbs, herbo-mineral formulations, decoctions, powders can be used in this treatment depending upon the case and expertise of the vaidya. It is advisable to consult a nearby [[vaidya (वैद्यः)]] for further guidance.  

=== Menopause ===

=== Menopause ===