Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ON PCOS

Sunita Goswami* and Rashmi Sharma

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Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common female endocrine disorders which are emerging as the major cause of infertility. It is found in females of reproductive age group characterised by atypical menstrual cycle pattern, hormonal disarrays and polycystic ovaries. Lack of exercise, stress, sedentary life style and anxiety accompanied with junk food worsen the prognosis. Severe hormonal derangements give rise to the clinical manifestation that is oligomenorrhoea or amenorrhoea, obesity, hirsutism and most importantly infertility. It is difficult to diagnose due to heterogenous presentation and varying features with age. It is frequently associated with insulin resistance and obesity.[1] PCOS associated some features are closely related with some of Yonivyapada (Pushpaghni) and some features with Artavadushti. Maximum congruence of PCOS can be established with Bandhya Yonivyapada. In Ayurveda, PCOS involves Vata and Kapha Doshas, Meda, Mamsa and Rakta Dhatus. Possible line of treatment is Nidanaparivarjana, Samshodhana, Aagneya Dravyas, Swayonivardhana Dravyas. Chikitsa Siddhanta aims Agni Deepana and Aam Pachana. Hence PCOS can be managed with ayurvedic treatment along with life style modifications.

Keywords: PCOS, Artava, Bandhya Yonivyapada, hormonal imbalance.