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Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga Syllabus – BAMS Third Professional

NCISM curriculum for Prasuti Tantra evam Stree Roga (Gynecology and Obstetrics) — paper-wise topics with teaching hours, practicals, assessment pattern and reference books.

Professional Year
III BAMS (Third Professional)
NCISM Subject Code
AyUG-PS
Theory Papers
2
Teaching Hours
275 Hours
Total Marks
400 Marks

About the Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga Syllabus

Department of Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga covers Prasuti Tantra evam Stree Roga (AyUG-PS) in the Third Professional year of BAMS (Ayurvedacharya). The syllabus below follows the curriculum prescribed by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM): the topic list of every paper with its teaching hours, followed by practicals, the assessment pattern and reference books.

Prasuti Tantra evam Stree Roga (Gynecology and Obstetrics)

The Indian government introduced the National Education Policy with the aim of transforming India into a knowledge-based society by providing quality education to all. Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga is a comprehensive and integral subject that equips students with the knowledge and skills required for the effective care of women throughout their life stages with special emphasis on reproductive health & management of pregnancy, child birth & postpartum care.
From the preface of the NCISM AyUG-PS curriculum
SubjectPrasuti Tantra evam Stree Roga (Gynecology and Obstetrics)
NCISM subject codeAyUG-PS
Professional yearIII BAMS (Third Professional)
Theory papers2 (200 marks)
Teaching hours275 hours (Lecture 100, Non-lecture theory 52, Non-lecture practical 123)
Total marks400 (Theory 200 + Practical/clinical assessment 200)
ApplicabilityApplicable from 2021-22 batch, from the academic year 2024-25 onwards for 5 batches or until further notification by NCISM, whichever is earlier
SourceNCISM curriculum document (138 pages)

Papers in Prasuti Tantra evam Stree Roga

Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga Paper I – Prasuti Tantra – Obstetrics Syllabus

Paper I – Prasuti Tantra – Obstetrics of Prasuti Tantra evam Stree Roga (AyUG-PS) has 11 topics with 50 lecture hours as listed in Table 2 of the NCISM curriculum (PDF page 6).

LH – lecture hours; NLHT – non-lecture hours (theory); NLHP – non-lecture hours (practical).

1.Stree Vishishta Shareera Vigyana - Anatomy of Female Reproductive System

Term ILH 3NLHT 2NLHP 4
  • Introduction to Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga. Origin of word "Stree" with nomenclature. (Vayobheden Stree sangya)
  • Tryavarta Yoni and anatomical insights of Garbhashaya with marma, peshi
  • Artavavaha and Stanyavaha Srotas
  • Anatomy of Female internal and external genital organs with applied aspects
  • Streeshroni (Female Pelvis) -Types, Diameters and Obstetric significance

2.Rutuchakra - Menstrual Cycle

Term ILH 1NLHT 4NLHP 1
  • Shuddha Artava & Shuddha Shukra Lakshana
  • Tridosha & Panchamahabhoota in Rutuchakra
  • Practices of Rajaswala Paricharya and its potential effects on reproductive health
  • Rutukala, Rutumati Lakshana and Rutumati Paricharya with significance
  • Highlights on Beeja Nirmana - Oogenesis, Spermatogenesis
  • Rutuvyatita Kala
  • Phases of Menstrual cycle. Importance of HPO axis in menstrual regulation

3.Garbha Vigyana - Embryology & Fetal Development

Term ILH 4NLHT 4NLHP 4
  • Garbhakara Bhava, Garbhadhana, Garbhavakranti, Garbha Samskara, Pumsavana Samskara for achieving Shreyashi-praja
  • Apara (Placenta) and Garbha Nabhinadi (umbilical cord), Garbhodaka (amniotic fluid)
  • formation with abnormalities
  • Garbha Poshana
  • Fetal nourishment and Fetal circulation
  • Masanumasika Garbha Vriddhi
  • Garbhashayantara Garbha Sthiti (Fetus-in-utero)
  • Lie, Attitude, Presentation, Presenting part, Denominator, Position

4.Garbhini Vigyana - Physiology of Pregnancy & Antenatal Care

Term ILH 3NLHT 3NLHP 8
  • Garbhini Nidana – Garbhini Lakshana, Garbha-Upaghatkara bhava, Garbha Vikruti
  • Physiological changes and Diagnosis of Pregnancy
  • Garbhini Paricharya, Prajasthapana gana
  • Antenatal care – Objectives, Immunization, Examination, Investigations and Management with contemporary National protocol
  • Demographic statistics related to Obstetrics

5.Garbha Vyapad - Fetal Pathologies

Term IILH 4NLHT 4NLHP 7
  • Garbha Srava, Garbha Pata - Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshana, Chikitsa
  • Abortion, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act)
  • Garbha Vyapad – Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshana, Chikitsa
  • Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Oligohydramnios, Polyhydramnios—Etiological factors, Clinical features, Management
  • Rh incompatibility, ectopic pregnancy, gestational trophoblastic disease
  • Antarmruta Garbha – Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshana, Chikitsa
  • Intrauterine Fetal Demise—Etiological factors, Clinical features, Management
  • Raktagulma—Nidana, Lakshana, Chiktisa

6.Garbhini Vyapad - Minor Ailments and Major Disorders of Pregnancy

Term IILH 6NLHT 0NLHP 6
  • Garbhini Vyapad – Aruchi, Hrillasa, Chardhi, Vibanda, Atisara, Arsha, Parikartika, Udavarta
  • Vaivarnya, Kandu, Kikkisa, Pandu, Garbhini Jwara, Shotha
  • Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
  • High risk Pregnancy
  • Prasava poorva rakta srava (Ante Partum Hemorrhage) – Causes, Classification, Clinical features, Management

7.Prasava Vigyana - Labour

Term IILH 10NLHT 1NLHP 17
  • Sutikagara and Labour Room setup, Labour Room Protocol according to contemporary National Health Guidelines
  • Drugs commonly used during Labour (Uterotonics, Tocolytics, Analgesics, Ergot Alkaloids and Anesthetics) - Guidelines for use with Pharmacotherapeutics
  • Prasava Paribhasha, Prasava Hetu, Prasava Kala
  • Causes of onset, Physiology and Diagnosis of Labour
  • Anatomy of Fetal Skull and Clinical Pelvimetry
  • Prajayini, Upasthita Prasava and Asanna Prasava
  • Stages of Labour and Mechanism of Labour
  • Avi, Grahishoola, Prasuti maruta and Garbha Sthiti Parivartana during Prasava Kala
  • Prasava Paricharya - Monitoring with Partograph and management of Labour
  • Episiotomy
  • Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring techniques, Non Stress Test, Fetal Distress
  • Jatamatra Paricharya (Immediate care & Resuscitation of Newborn)

8.Prasava Vyapad - Labour Complications & Obstetric Emergencies

Term IIILH 6NLHT 2NLHP 4
  • Nidana, Samprapti, lakshana and Chikitsa of Akala Prasava (Preterm labour)
  • Post term pregnancy
  • Garbha Sanga, Vilambita Prasava
  • Obstructed and Prolonged labour
  • Apara sanga - Nidana, Lakshana and Chikitsa
  • Post Partum Haemorrhage - Causes, Clinical features, Complications and Management

9.Moodhagarbha - Obstructed Labour

Term IIILH 8NLHT 3NLHP 6
  • Nirukti, Samprapti, Bheda, Gati, Chikitsa of Moodhagarbha
  • Abnormal Presentations – Breech, Persistent Occipito Posterior Position
  • Cephalo Pelvic Disproportion (CPD)
  • Moodhagarbha Upadrava – Garbhakosha-parasanga, Makkala, Yonisamvarana
  • Obstetric Emergencies with timely referral - Cord prolapse, Genital Tract Injuries during labour,
  • Uterine-inversion, Amniotic fluid Embolism, Obstetric Shock, Uterine Rupture
  • Induction and Augmentation of Labour and Assisted Labour Techniques. (Forceps, Vacuum, Caesarean Section)

10.Sootika Vigyana - Puerperium

Term IIILH 3NLHT 1NLHP 3
  • Sootika, Sootika-kala, Sootika Paricharya
  • Puerperial changes, Postpartum care
  • Contraception
  • Sootika Vyapad – Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshana, Chikitsa
  • Puerperial Disorders

11.Stanya Vigyana - Lactation

Term IIILH 2NLHT 2NLHP 2
  • Stanya, Stanya Sampat
  • Physiology of Lactation, Breast feeding techniques
  • Stanya dushti, Stana Shotha, Stana Vidradhi
  • Mastitis, Breast abscess

Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga Paper II – Stree Roga – Gynaecology Syllabus

Paper II – Stree Roga – Gynaecology of Prasuti Tantra evam Stree Roga (AyUG-PS) has 17 topics with 50 lecture hours as listed in Table 2 of the NCISM curriculum (PDF page 10).

LH – lecture hours; NLHT – non-lecture hours (theory); NLHP – non-lecture hours (practical).

12.Stree Prajanananga Nirmana and Vikruti-Development of Female Reproductive System with Anomalies

Term ILH 3NLHT 2NLHP 4
  • Development of female reproductive system from Mullerian duct and its anomalies
  • Neuroendocrinology of reproduction
  • Anatomy and Physiological aspects of Puberty and Menopause

13.Yantra evam Shastra - Instruments

Term ILH 1NLHT 1NLHP 6

Instruments commonly used in Prasutitantra (Obstetrics) and Stree Roga (Gynaecology) procedures and surgeries

  • Types of Yantra (Blunt instruments) and utilization-i) Sandansha Yantra (Pincer like or dissecting forceps) – * Annigraha – plain non toothed forceps * Sannigraha – Toothed forceps ii) Swastika Yantra (Cruciform like Forceps) -Allies forceps, Vulsellum, Sponge holding forceps, Cheatle’s forceps, Kocher’s forceps, Babcock’s forceps, Needle holder, Artery forceps, Ovum forceps, Green armytage forceps, Cervical punch biopsy forceps. iii) Shalaka Yantra (Rod like instruments) - Uterine sound, Hegar’s dilator, Uterine curette, Endometrial biopsy curette, Agnikarma Shalaka, Anterior vaginal wall retractor iv) Dvi Tala Yantra (Scoops or spoon-shaped instruments) - Sim’s speculum, Endometrial curette, Cusco’s speculum, Doyen’s retractor, Obstetric forceps v) Nadi Yantra (Tubular instruments) -Yonivranekshana yantra, Leech Wilkinson’s HSG cannula, Rubin’s cannula, Suction cannula, Uttarabasti cannula, Vaginal douching syringe, Basti yantra
  • Type of Shastra (Sharp instruments) and utilization-i) Kartari Shastra (Scissors) - Atimukha Shastra (Episiotomy Scissors), Mandalagra Shashtra (Umbilical cord cutting Scissors), Shararimukha Shastra (Mayos scissors / Simple scissors, suture removing scissors) ii) Vriddhipatra Shastra – Scalpel iii) Suchi Shastra – different type of needles

14.Stree Rugna Parikshana - Gynaecological Examination

Term ILH 2NLHT 1NLHP 4
  • Gynaecological History taking
  • General and systemic examination
  • Breast examination, Per abdomen, Per speculum, Per vaginal, Per rectal examination

15.Artava Vyapad - Menstrual Disorders

Term ILH 6NLHT 2NLHP 4
  • Ashtartava Dushti
  • Anartava (Amenorrhoea)
  • Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Artava Kshaya (Oligomenorrhoea, Hypomenorrhoea)
  • Artava Vruddhi (Polymenorrhoea)
  • Asrugdara (Abnormal Uterine Bleeding)

16.Rajonivritti - Menopause

Term ILH 2NLHT 1NLHP 2
  • Anatomical & Physiological changes in Genital organs during Menopause
  • Rajonivrutti Janya Lakshana (Menopausal Syndrome)
  • Management of Menopausal syndrome
  • Role of Rasayana in Menopausal syndrome

17.Yoni Vyapad - Disorders of Female Reproductive system

Term IILH 13NLHT 3NLHP 10
  • Yoni vyapad - Bheda, Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshana, Upadrava, Samanya & Vishesha Chikitsa
  • Udavarta, Vandhya, Vipluta, Paripluta, Vatala, Rudhirakshara, Vamini, Sramsini, Putraghni, Pittala,
  • Atyananda, Karnini, Acharana, Aticharana, Shleshmala, Shandhi,
  • Phalini, Mahati, Soochivaktra, Sarvaja, Antarmukhi, Shuska, Arajaska, Lohita kshaya, Upapluta
  • Dysmenorrhoea, Pruritus Vulvae, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases,
  • Pelvic organ prolapse, Cervical erosion and Ectropion, Dyspareunia, Vaginismus, Presacral neuralgia, Constitutional nymphomania, Effluvium seminis - Causes, Clinical features, Investigations and Management

18.Vandhyatwa - Infertility

Term IILH 4NLHT 3NLHP 8
  • Nirukti and Bheda of Vandhyatwa
  • Female and Male factors of infertility
  • Infertility Evaluation - Semen Analysis, Hormonal assays, Follicular study, Ultrasonography & Hysterosalpingography
  • Chikitsa of Vandhyatwa – Shodhana, Shamana and Sthanika upakrama
  • Assisted Reproductive Techniques

19.Vyadhi Vinischaya Upaya - Diagnostic Tools and Techniques

Term IILH 1NLHT 1NLHP 2
  • Pap smear
  • Colposcopy
  • Cervical biopsy
  • Endometrial biopsy
  • Hysterosalpingography
  • Ultrasonography
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Computed Tomography scan

20.Sthanika Upakrama - In situ Treatment

Term IILH 1NLHT 2NLHP 7
  • Modalities
  • Sthanika Upakrama - Yoni Dhavana, Yoni
  • Prakshalana, Yoni Pichu, Yoni Varti, Yoni Lepana, Yoni Avachurnana, Yoni Purana, Yoni Dhoopana, Dahana, Ksharkarma, Uttarbasti

21.Stree Janananga Granthi Evam Arbuda-Benign & Malignant lesions of Female Reproductive System

Term IIILH 4NLHT 2NLHP 4
  • Yonikanda, Yoni Arsha
  • Benign lesions of reproductive system - Fibroid uterus, Bartholin cyst, Endometrial and Cervical polyp, Ovarian cyst, Tubo ovarian mass
  • Arbuda
  • Premalignant & Malignant lesions of Uterus, Cervix, Endometrium & adnexa - Aetiology, Evaluation, Staging, Management
  • Preventive aspects of Malignancies
  • Vaccination for cervical cancer

22.Guhya Roga - Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Term IIILH 2NLHT 1NLHP 0
  • Upadamsha, Firanga, Puyameha - Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshana, Chikitsa
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections.- Causative microorganisms, Pathology, Clinical features, Investigations and Treatment

23.Yoni srava - Vaginal Discharge

Term IIILH 1NLHT 1NLHP 2
  • Shweta pradar - Nidana, Lakshana and Chikitsa
  • Differential Diagnosis of Abnormal Vaginal Discharge and management

24.Stana Roga - Breast Disorders

Term IIILH 3NLHT 1NLHP 3
  • Clinical Anatomy of Breast
  • Stana Keelaka, Stana Granthi - Nidana, Samprapti Lakshana, Bheda, Upadrava & Chikitsa
  • Fibroadenoma Breast
  • Stanarbuda - Breast carcinoma
  • Aetiology, Clinical features, Diagnosis, Staging, Prevention & Management

25.Shastra Karma in Stree Roga - Surgical Procedures in Gynaecology

Term IIILH 4NLHT 1NLHP 4
  • Sterilization methods of Instruments, Equipments and Labour - OT complex
  • Garbhashaya Mukha Vistrutikarana evam Lekhana (Dilatation & Curettage)
  • Garbhashaya Mukha Dahana (cauterization)
  • Vandhya karana (Sterilization) – Tubectomy & Vasectomy
  • Udaramarga Garbhashaya Nirharana (Abdominal hysterectomy)
  • Yonimarga Garbhashaya Nirharana (Vaginal hysterectomy)
  • Arbudanirharana (Myomectomy)
  • Granthinirharana (Cystectomy)
  • Arshanirharana (Polypectomy)

26.Stree Roga Sambandhi Aushadhi- Classical Formulations

Term IIILH 1NLHT 1NLHP 0
  • Vishista-Phalashruti (Specific indication) of following formulations
  • Churna Kalpana - Pushyanuga Churna, Shatpushpa Churna, Shatavari Churna, Nagakeshara Churna
  • Ghrita Kalpana - Phalaghrita, Kashmaryadi Ghrita, Vidaryadi Ghrita
  • Taila Kalpana - Dahtakyadi Taila, Shatpushpa Taila, Jatyadi Taila, Narayana Taila
  • Asava and Arishta - Ashokarishta, Kumaryasava
  • Rasa aushadhi - Rajahpravartini Vati, Pratapalankeshwar Rasa, Garbhapala Rasa, Pushpadhanva Rasa
  • Kwatha - Nyagrodhadi kwatha, Dashmoola Kwatha, Panchavalakala Kwatha
  • Paka Kalpana - Sobhagya Shunthi Paka, Puga Khanda/ Puga Paka
  • Avaleha - Jeerakavaleha, Kushmandavaleha

27.National Maternal Health Programs

Term IIILH 1NLHT 2NLHP 0
  • Family planning
  • Reproductive and Child Health
  • 'Janani Suraksha Yojana'
  • 'Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram'
  • 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan'
  • 'Mission Indradhanush'
  • 'Menstrual Hygiene Scheme'
  • 'LaQshya programme'

28.Medical ethics, Record keeping and Audit in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Term IIILH 1NLHT 1NLHP 1
  • Medical ethics
  • Medical record documentation – Informed Consent, Birth & Death registration, Issuing Medical Certificate
  • Audit in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga Practicals and Non-Lecture Activities

List of Practicals

104 practicals are listed in the NCISM curriculum, grouped by the topic they belong to.

Stree Vishishta Shareera Vigyana - Anatomy of Female Reproductive System

  • Tryavarta Yoni
  • Spatial orientation and Blood supply of uterus and adnexa
  • Female bony pelvis

Rutuchakra - Menstrual Cycle

  • Rajaswala paricharya

Garbha Vigyana - Embryology & Fetal Development

  • Garbha Samskara and Pumsavana Samskara
  • Fetus-in-utero

Garbhini Vigyana - Physiology of Pregnancy & Antenatal Care

  • Clinical Diagnosis of pregnancy
  • Garbha Vikruti
  • Antenatal History taking and Examination
  • Investigations in pregnancy

Garbha Vyapad - Fetal Pathologies

  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Garbhashaya Mukha Vistrutikarana evam Garbhasaya Lekhana - Dilatation and Curettage Garbhashaya Greeva Samvrutikarana - Cervical Encirclage
  • Intra Uterine Growth Restriction, Oligohydramnios and Polyhydramnios
  • Intrauterine Fetal Demise (IUFD)

Garbhini Vyapad - Minor Ailments and Major Disorders of Pregnancy

  • Garbhini Pandu - Anaemia in pregnancy
  • Yamala-garbha - Twin Pregnancy (1 hr)
  • Garbhini Jwara - fever in pregnancy
  • Hypertensive disorders in Pregnancy
  • Antepartum Hemorrhage-Placenta previa
  • Antepartum Hemorrhage - Abruptio placenta

Prasava Vigyana - Labour

  • Labour Room Setup
  • Diagnosis of Labour
  • Fetal skull and labour
  • Adequacy of pelvis
  • Mechanism of Labour
  • Management of stages of labour
  • Plot partograph
  • Intrapartum fetal monitoring techniques
  • Stages of Labour
  • Labour monitoring
  • Episiotomy
  • Jatamatra Paricharya

Prasava Vyapad - Labour Complications & Obstetric Emergencies

  • Preterm labour
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage
  • Retained placenta
  • Postpartum hemorrhage management

Moodhagarbha - Obstructed Labour

  • Assisted Breech delivery
  • Assesment of Cephalo-Pelvic Disproportion
  • Complications of Moodha Garbha
  • 1. Bishop’s score and Induction/ Augmentation of Labour 2. Assisted labour techniques

Sootika Vigyana - Puerperium

  • Examination of a puerperal woman - abdominal, perineal, and breast
  • Sootika Vyadhi
  • Contraception

Stanya Vigyana - Lactation

  • Techniques of Breastfeeding
  • Breast Engorgement, Mastitis, Breast abscess

Stree Prajanananga Nirmana and Vikruti-Development of Female Reproductive System with Anomalies

  • Development of Female reproductive system
  • Anomalies of Female reproductive system
  • Puberty
  • Identify normal and abnormal Pubertal changes

Yantra evam Shastra - Instruments

  • Instrument sterilization methods
  • Instruments-Sandansha and Swastika yantra
  • Instruments - Shalaka, Tala & Nadi yantra
  • Sharp instruments

Stree Rugna Parikshana - Gynaecological Examination

  • Examination in Gynaecology including Breast
  • Abdominal Examination in Gynaecology
  • Plan Diagnostic procedures
  • Vaginal, Recto vaginal & Per Rectal examination

Artava Vyapad - Menstrual Disorders

  • Artava kshaya - Oligomenorrhoea & Hypomenorrhoea
  • Anartava - Amenorrhoea evaluation and management
  • Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Management of Asrugdara and Artava Vruddhi - Structrual and Non-structural /Systemic causes

Rajonivritti - Menopause

  • Menopause
  • Plan management of Menopause

Yoni Vyapad - Disorders of Female Reproductive system

  • Udavarta (Kastartava) / Vatala/ Vipluta /Paripluta yonivyapad
  • Pittala/ Rudhirakshara/ Karnini/ Acharana/ Aticharana yonivyapad
  • Dysmenorrhoea
  • Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Case presentation on Yonivyapad
  • Cervical erosion
  • Yoni kandu - Pruritus Vulvae
  • Cystocele & Rectocele
  • Uterovaginal prolapse

Vandhyatwa - Infertility

  • Male partner evaluation in Infertility
  • Female partner evaluation in Infertility
  • Semen Analysis
  • Interpret Ultrasound / Follicular study
  • Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
  • Cervical mucous tests
  • Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI)
  • Practical case presentation on Infertility

Vyadhi Vinischaya Upaya - Diagnostic Tools and Techniques

  • PAP test, Visual inspection and Colposcopy
  • Cervical biopsy and Endometrial biopsy

Sthanika Upakrama - In situ Treatment

  • Yonidhavana and Yoniprakshalana
  • Yoni-Pichu dharana
  • Yoni-varti
  • Yoni lepana
  • Yoni-avachoornana
  • Yonipurana
  • Yoni dhoopana

Stree Janananga Granthi Evam Arbuda-Benign & Malignant lesions of Female Reproductive System

  • Diagnose and plan management of Bartholin Cyst /Abscess
  • Uterine Polyp
  • Fibroid Uterus
  • Ovarian tumour / Tubo-ovarian mass

Yoni srava - Vaginal Discharge

  • Abnormal Vaginal Discharges / Leucorrhoea
  • Abnormal Vaginal Discharges (Infective)

Stana Roga - Breast Disorders

  • Investigations in diseases of Breast
  • Fibroadenoma Breast
  • Clinical diagnosis of Breast carcinoma

Shastra Karma in Stree Roga - Surgical Procedures in Gynaecology

  • Abdominal Hysterectomy
  • Vaginal Hysterectomy
  • Dilatation and Curettage
  • Tubectomy and Vasectomy

Medical ethics, Record keeping and Audit in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Medical record documentation

Non-Lecture Activities (Theory)

52 non-lecture theory activities — seminars, case discussions, projects and similar — are listed topic-wise.

Stree Vishishta Shareera Vigyana - Anatomy of Female Reproductive System

  • Anatomy of female genital organs
  • Asthi, Sandhi and Parimana of Stree Shroni

Rutuchakra - Menstrual Cycle

  • Concept of Raja, Artava and Shukra
  • Physiology of Menstruation
  • Importance of Rutukala
  • Tridosha and Panchamahabhuta in Rutuchakra

Garbha Vigyana - Embryology & Fetal Development

  • Garbha and Garbhavakranti
  • Apara, Nabhinadi and Garbhodaka Vikaras (abnormalities of placenta, umbilical cord and amniotic fluid) with clinical significance
  • Garbha Poshana (fetal nourishment) and Garbha Vridhhikara Bhava
  • Month wise fetal development

Garbhini Vigyana - Physiology of Pregnancy & Antenatal Care

  • Garbhini Nidana: Diagnosis of pregnancy
  • High Risk Pregnancy
  • Demographic Statistics in Obstetrics

Garbha Vyapad - Fetal Pathologies

  • Abortion
  • Intra uterine growth restriction
  • Intra uterine fetal demise
  • Rakta Gulma

Prasava Vigyana - Labour

  • Essential drugs for labour practice; as per National protocol

Prasava Vyapad - Labour Complications & Obstetric Emergencies

  • Prolonged Labour
  • Postmaturity

Moodhagarbha - Obstructed Labour

  • Moodhagarbha - Bheda and Gati
  • Obstetric Emergencies
  • Abnormal presentations – face, brow, shoulder presentations

Sootika Vigyana - Puerperium

  • Puerperal diseases

Stanya Vigyana - Lactation

  • Breast milk and feeding techniques
  • Mastitis and Breast Abscess

Stree Prajanananga Nirmana and Vikruti-Development of Female Reproductive System with Anomalies

  • Neuroendocrinology with respect to Puberty
  • Applied aspects - Puberty and Adolescence

Yantra evam Shastra - Instruments

  • Instruments used in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Stree Rugna Parikshana - Gynaecological Examination

  • Gynaecological history taking

Artava Vyapad - Menstrual Disorders

  • Ashtartava dusti
  • Artava kshaya, Anartava, Asrugdara & Artava vruddhi

Rajonivritti - Menopause

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Yoni Vyapad - Disorders of Female Reproductive system

  • Shlokas of Yonivyapad
  • Panchakarma in Yonivyapad
  • Case studies on different Yonivyapad

Vandhyatwa - Infertility

  • Role of Panchakarma in Vandhyatwa
  • Shukra Dushti and semen abnormalities
  • Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART)

Vyadhi Vinischaya Upaya - Diagnostic Tools and Techniques

  • Diagnostic tools

Sthanika Upakrama - In situ Treatment

  • Kshara karma and Agni karma
  • Uttara Basti

Stree Janananga Granthi Evam Arbuda-Benign & Malignant lesions of Female Reproductive System

  • Benign conditions of Ovary and Fallopian tube
  • Premalignant and Malignant lesions

Guhya Roga - Sexually Transmitted Diseases

  • Guhya roga (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

Yoni srava - Vaginal Discharge

  • Infections of Pelvic organs

Stana Roga - Breast Disorders

  • Self Breast examination

Shastra Karma in Stree Roga - Surgical Procedures in Gynaecology

  • Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation

Stree Roga Sambandhi Aushadhi- Classical Formulations

  • Application of Formulations in Prasuti Stree Roga

National Maternal Health Programs

  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
  • Reproductive and Child health care services

Medical ethics, Record keeping and Audit in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Documentation and audit

Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga Assessment Pattern and Marks

Papers and Marks Distribution

PapersTheoryPracticalVivaElectiveInternal AssessmentTotal
2200100601030400

Theory carries 200 marks and the practical/clinical assessment (practical, viva, elective and internal assessment) carries 200 marks, for a total of 400 marks.

Theory Question Paper Pattern (per paper)

Question TypeQuestionsMarks EachTotal
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)20120
Short Answer Questions (SAQ)8540
Long Answer Questions (LAQ)41040

Distribution of Practical Exam

HeadsMarks
Case Taking - 2 cases (15 marks each)30
Spotting of Instruments, Drugs, Models and Specimen30
Clinical Skill Based Examination.20
Structured Viva-Voce60
Practical record20
Internal Assessment30
Electives Set-TA10
Total200

Topic-wise learning objectives — with domain, must/desirable/nice-to-know level, teaching–learning methods and assessment methods — are tabulated in Table 3 of the NCISM document. Open pages 17–111

Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga Reference Books

29 books and resources are recommended in the NCISM AyUG-PS curriculum (PDF page 129).

  1. Agnivesa, Charak Samhita, Edited by Jadavji Trikamji Aacharya, Reprint edition, New Delhi: Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series; 2015
  2. Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Edited by Jadavji Trikamji Aacharya, 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005
  3. Ghanekar B.G., Sushruta Samhita Sharir Sthanam, 1st ed., Delhi. Meharchand lachhmandas publication; 2015
  4. Vridha Vagbhata, Astanga Sangraha. Edited by Shivprasad Sharama. 3rd ed.Varanasi: Chaukhambha Sanskrit series office;2012
  5. Vagbhata, Astanga Hridayam. Edited by Harishastri Paradkar Vaidya. 1st ed.Varanasi: Krishanadas Academy;2000
  6. Vrddhajivaka, Kashyapa Samhita. Edited by Tewari P V, Reprint edition. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Visvabharati;2008
  7. Bhavmishra. Bhavaprakasha-Volume I. Translated from Sanskrit by K.R. Srikantha Murthy. 1st ed. Varanasi: Krishnadas academy;2000
  8. Bhela, Bhela Samhita. Edited by Priya Vrat Sharma. Reprint edition. Varanasi: Chaukhambha visvabharati; 2008
  9. Harita, Harita Samhita. Edited by Harihariprasad Tripati. 2nd ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Krishnadas Academy; 2009
  10. Sharangdhara. Sharangdhara Samhita. Translated from Sanskrit by K.R. Srikantha Murthy. Reprint ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia; 2016
  11. Usha V.N.K., A Text Book of Gynaecology Streeroga-Vijnan, 1st ed., Delhi, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan, 2010
  12. Usha V.N.K., A Text Book of Obstetrics Prasuti Tantra, 1st ed., Delhi, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan, 2020
  13. Tewari P.V., Ayurvediya Prasuti Tantra Evam Stri Roga Vol 1, 2nd ed. Reprint, Varanasi, Chaukhambha Orientalia, 2017
  14. Tewari P.V., Ayurvediya Prasuti Tantra Evam Stri Roga Vol 2, 2nd ed. Reprint, Varanasi, Chaukhambha Orientalia, 2017
  15. Kapoorchand H., A Comprehensive Treatise on Striroga (Gynaecology), 1st ed. Reprint, Varanasi, Chaukhambha Vishvabharati, 2020
  16. Kapoorchand H., A Comprehensive Treatise on Prasuti Tantra (Obstetrics), 1st ed., Varanasi, Chaukhambha Vishvabharati, 2016
  17. Kapoorchand H, Medico-legal Aspects for Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners, 1st ed., Varanasi, Chaukhambha Vishvabharati, 2021
  18. Kapoorchand H, Hysterosalpingography simplified for AYUSH Practitioners, 1st ed., Varanasi, Chaukhambha Vishvabharati, 2021
  19. Tewari P.V., Medical Ethics in Ayurveda, 1st ed., Varanasi, Chaukhambha Vishvabharati, 2012
  20. Konar H., DC Dutta’s Textbook of Gynecology, 9th ed., New Delhi, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd, 2024
  21. Konar H., DC Dutta’s Textbook of Obstetrics, 10th ed., New Delhi, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher Pvt. Ltd, 2023
  22. Konar H., DC Dutta’s Clinics in Obstetrics,1st ed., New Delhi, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd, 2024
  23. Konar H., DC Dutta’s Clinics in Gynecology, 1st ed., New Delhi, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd, 2024
  24. Konar H., Dutta’s Bedside Clinics and Viva-Voce in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1st ed., New Delhi, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd, 2024
  25. Kumar S, Shaw’s textbook of Gynaecology, 18th ed. Elsevier,2022
  26. Pai M, Kushtagi P, Daftary, Chakravarti S, Holland and Brews Manual of Obstetrics, 4th ed. India, Elsevier, 2015
  27. http://rch.mohfw.gov.in
  28. http://nhm.gov.in
  29. https://qps.nhsrcindia.org

Download Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga Syllabus PDF

The syllabus on this page is taken from the official NCISM curriculum document. Download the PDF for the complete learning objectives, activity details, question paper blueprint and practical examination guidelines.

Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga Syllabus FAQs

Prasuti Tantra evam Stree Roga (Gynecology and Obstetrics) has the NCISM subject code AyUG-PS. It is a Third Professional BAMS (III BAMS) subject, and the curriculum is applicable from 2021-22 batch, from the academic year 2024-25 onwards for 5 batches or until further notification by NCISM, whichever is earlier.

It has 2 theory papers carrying 200 marks and a practical/clinical assessment of 200 marks (100 practical, 60 viva, 10 elective and 30 internal assessment), for a total of 400 marks.

The NCISM curriculum allots Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga 275 teaching hours: 100 lecture hours, 52 non-lecture theory hours and 123 non-lecture practical hours.

Paper I (Prasuti Tantra – Obstetrics) has 11 topics, including Rutuchakra - Menstrual Cycle, Garbha Vigyana - Embryology & Fetal Development, Garbhini Vigyana - Physiology of Pregnancy & Antenatal Care, Garbha Vyapad - Fetal Pathologies, Garbhini Vyapad - Minor Ailments and Major Disorders of Pregnancy and Prasava Vigyana - Labour. Paper II (Stree Roga – Gynaecology) has 17 topics, including Yantra evam Shastra - Instruments, Stree Rugna Parikshana - Gynaecological Examination, Artava Vyapad - Menstrual Disorders, Rajonivritti - Menopause, Yoni Vyapad - Disorders of Female Reproductive system and Vandhyatwa - Infertility.

The NCISM curriculum lists 29 reference books and resources for Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga. The complete list is given in the Reference Books section of this page.

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