Clinical effect of Tamra Shalaka Agnikarma (Thermal Cauterization done with copper probe) in the Management of Cervical Ectropion: A Single Case Study

Abstract

Cervical ectropion is typically associated with endo-cervicitis, and if left untreated, may lead to recurrent infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and a hampered quality of life. Hence, there is a need for effective and minimally invasive treatment approaches is such cases. A 28-year-old female diabetic patient presented with the complaint of abnormal vaginal discharge along with lower abdominal pain for the last three months. According to the clinical findings, vaginal examination and the Papanicolaou smear (Pap Smear) report findings, the condition was diagnosed as cervical ectropion. In this case, the ectropion condition was first treated with Rasayanadi Churna 5g, which was given twice daily with lukewarm water, as the oral medication and Yoni Prakshalana and Yoni Avachurnana as Sthanika Chikitsa (Local treatment). Once reduce the inflammatory signs, Tamra Shalaka Agnikarma (thermal cauterization using a copper instrument) was performed. Noticeable improvement of cervical ectropion was observed within a week, with complete recovery in one month. This suggests that Tamra Shalaka Agnikarma, along with adjuvant Ayurveda medicine, is an effective, affordable, and minimally invasive option for managing cervical ectropion.