Striroga — women's Ayurveda
Striroga is the Ayurvedic study of women's health conditions — including PCOS and PCOD, painful or irregular periods, and fertility concerns.
What Striroga means
In Ayurveda, Striroga refers to the study and care of health conditions specific to women. Sthanika Chikitsa means localised, site-specific treatment — approaches directed at a particular area rather than the whole body.
Dr. Sabina trained in Striroga Sthanika Chikitsa at the National Institute of Ayurveda under AYUSH, India, in addition to her BAMS from the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University.
The Ayurvedic perspective
Ayurvedic assessment considers menstrual history, digestion, sleep, daily routine and individual constitution together, rather than treating a symptom in isolation. What that means in practice differs from person to person.
Concerns people consult about
These are among the reasons people come to a Striroga consultation. Listing a concern here means it can be discussed and assessed — not that a particular outcome is offered.
PCOS and PCOD
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (also widely called PCOD) and the symptoms that can come with it, such as irregular cycles, weight changes and skin or hair changes.
Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea)
Period pain that interferes with daily life, whether it has been there for years or has changed recently.
Irregular menstrual cycles
Cycles that are unpredictable, infrequent, absent, prolonged or unusually heavy, and changes in your cycle over time.
Fertility concerns
Difficulty conceiving is among the concerns people bring to a consultation. Ayurvedic support is considered individually and alongside conventional fertility evaluation, which is important and should not be delayed.
Other reproductive health concerns
Including concerns suited to Sthanika Chikitsa — localised, site-specific approaches, which is the area of Dr. Sabina's specialised training.
Whether an Ayurvedic approach is appropriate is assessed individually, and conventional gynaecological evaluation is recommended wherever it is needed. Ayurvedic care can sit alongside conventional treatment rather than replacing it.
What a consultation may involve
A first consultation usually covers a detailed history, a physical assessment, and a discussion of what Ayurvedic management might involve in your case. Nothing is decided before that conversation.
Common questions
- What does Striroga mean?
- Striroga is the Ayurvedic study of women's health conditions, covering menstrual health, reproductive health and related concerns. Sthanika Chikitsa refers to localised, site-specific treatment approaches within that field.
- When might someone seek a Striroga consultation?
- Common reasons include PCOS or PCOD, painful periods (dysmenorrhoea), irregular or absent cycles, and fertility concerns. Whether an Ayurvedic approach is appropriate is assessed individually, and conventional gynaecological evaluation is recommended where needed.
- Do you see people with PCOS or PCOD?
- Yes. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (widely called PCOD as well) and the symptoms that can come with it are among the most common reasons people book a Striroga consultation. What an Ayurvedic approach might involve is discussed individually, and it can sit alongside any conventional treatment you are already receiving.
- Can Ayurveda help if I am having difficulty conceiving?
- Fertility is among the concerns people consult about, and Ayurvedic support is considered individually. It is not a substitute for conventional fertility evaluation, which is important and should not be delayed — for either partner. Dr. Sabina will discuss what is reasonable to expect in your situation rather than promise a particular outcome.
- Should I stop my current gynaecological treatment?
- No. Do not stop or change any prescribed treatment without speaking to the doctor who prescribed it. Please bring details of anything you are currently taking to your consultation.
- My periods have always been painful. Is that just normal?
- Period pain is common, but pain that regularly interferes with work, study or sleep is worth having assessed rather than simply enduring. Pain that is new, worsening, or different from your usual pattern should be evaluated conventionally as well.
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