Abstract

CRITICAL REVIEW ON POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

Vd. Kiran A. Chavhan* and Vd. Meena O. Harode

Abstract

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial and polygenic condition. It is also called as Stein – Leventhal Syndrome. It’s diagnosis is based upon the presence of three key criteria namely Oligomenorrhea and anovulation, hyperandrorogenism and polycystic ovaries. PCOS is found to be the most common reason for menstrual irregularities in 4% – 12% of women in reproductive age. 5%- 10% of women develop PCOS during their child bearing age or teenage. Worldwide PCOS affects up to 6%– 7% of the population. The incidence of PCOS in India is nearly 35%. However Ayurveda texts dose not clearly mention about PCOS. With various ongoing researches, published article and its symptoms, correlation with various dosha vrudhhi and Strotas dushti is done and accordingly the Ayurvedic management for it is planned. The current article thus reviews PCOS in the term of Ayurved principles.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.