• Dr. Preeti Santosh Autade
• Dr. Deepali Koli
• Dr. Vandana Kulkarni

Vaginismus is characterized by involuntary contraction of vaginal muscles, difficulty in allowing vaginal entry (Penis, finger, and or Vaginal Examination etc) causing pain despite her expressed will to do so. It’s an common Phsycho-sexual dysfunction causing distress and interpersonal relationships disturbances. Ayurvedic Correlation: Vaginismus can be correlated with Yonivyapad which refers to disorders of female reproductive system described in classical texts by different Acharyas Charaka, Shushruta and Vagbhata. This aligns with "Vataj or Vatiki Yonivyapad", particularly presenting with symptoms as Yonishool (vaginal pain), Graamya-dharma-ruja (Penetration difficulty). Dosha Imbalance: Condition attributed to vitiated Vata Dosha or Apan Vayu causing Yoni Shool (vaginal pain) etc. Therapies for Vata pacification: Sthanika Chikitsa like:-Snehana, Swedana, Yoni Pichu, Yoni Dhavan and Abhyantar chikitsa – Matra Basti including some indigenous drug. Management through an Ayurvedic lens provides a holistic approach integrating herbal medicines, dietary modifications, Satvavajaya Chikitsa (psycho-behavioral therapy) and Yogic practices are integral. Hence, it is a very holistic approach towards Vaginismus which combines Physical, Mental, and Spiritual care to restore reproductive and emotional health of Women.

Vaginismus, Yonivyapad, Yoni pichu, Matra basti, Satvavajay chikitsa, Yogasanas.

"UNDERSTANDING OF VAGINISMUS: MODERN VIS-A-VIS AYURVEDIC- A CONCEPTUAL STUDY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.62-72, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGR06018.pdf

"UNDERSTANDING OF VAGINISMUS: MODERN VIS-A-VIS AYURVEDIC- A CONCEPTUAL STUDY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. pp62-72, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGR06018.pdf