IJRAP International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy 2277-4343 Moksha Publishing House DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1106191 A REVIEW ON UNDERSTANDING KASHTARTAVA THROUGH DYSMENORRHOEA: AN INTEGRATED CONCEPTUAL APPROACH Meghana N Santosh V R * 11 -0001 86 90 Menstruation, a complex cyclic phenomenon, is an inevitable natural occurrence in women__ampersandsignrsquo;s life and is considered as landmark of homeostatic condition of reproductive system. In Ayurvedic classics all gynecological problems are described under the broad term Yoni Vyapat. Painful menstruation is called Kashtartava. The present article explores the cause __ampersandsignndash; mechanism effect of Symptom Kashtartava and it is critically reviewed under the light of modern disease Dysmenorrhea. Primary Dysmenorrhoea is considered as Kashtartava and is a common complaint seen in all gynecological OPD__ampersandsignrsquo;s. Dysmenorrhoea Kashtartava Yoni vyapat