Which vayu is typically disturbed in PMS?

• A. Prana vayu
• B. Apana vayu
• C. Vyana vayu
• D. Udana vayu

Answer: (B)

The idea tested is that Apana vayu governs downward movements in the body, including menstrual flow and elimination. In PMS, Apana vayu tends to be disturbed, which can produce symptoms tied to downward energy in the pelvic region—cramps, irregular or painful periods, bloating, and changes in urinary or bowel function. Because Apana vayu regulates these downward processes, its imbalance fits the PMS picture. Other vayu—Prana vayu governs respiration and mental activity, Vyana vayu handles circulation and distributing energy, and Udana vayu governs upward movement and expression—are less directly linked to menstrual symptoms, so their disturbance is not as characteristic of PMS.