A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of Hinguwadi gutika and Rajahpravartini vati in the Management of Udavarta Yonivyapad W.S.R. to Primary Dysmenorrhea.

Menstruation is normal vaginal bleeding that happens as part of woman’s monthly menstrual cycle. Dysmenorrhea is the condition of painful menstrual periods or menstrual discharge associated with pain. It is seen commonly in teenage girls and in young women. Dysmenorrhea is seen with mild to moderate intensity, and in up to 20% of women it may be severe enough to interfere with daily activities. The pain is most often manifests as menstrual cramps, like a throbbing pain or cramping pain in lower abdomen. It may also be associated with low-back pain, pain in thighs, leg pains, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea etc. It is commonly divided into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. In Primary dysmenorrhoea pain occurs without any organic pathology and initial onset takes place usually 6-12 months after menarche, when ovulatory cycles are established. Pain duration is commonly 8 to 72 hours and is usually associated with the onset of menstrual flow.

NULL HYPOTHESIS [H0]

There is no difference in Oral administrationof Hinguvadi gutikaandRajahpravartani vati in managing the Udavarta Yonivyapadwith special reference to Primary dysmenorrhea.

ALTERNATIVE  HYPOTHESIS [H1]

There is difference between in Hinguvadi gutika and        Rajahpravartavi vati in managing the Udavarta Yonivyapadwith special reference to Primary dysmenorrhea.