Abstract

POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) – AN AYURVEDIC VIEW

Dr. Soumya Sucharita Dash* and Dr. Kaushalya Khakhlary

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Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) was originally Described in 1935 by Stein and Leventhal as a Syndrome manifested by amenorrhea, hirsutism and Obesity associated with enlarged polycystic ovaries. More common amongst infertile women. It is prevalent in young reproductive age group (20–30%). Polycystic ovary may be seen in about 20% of normal women. This heterogenous disorder is characterized by Excessive androgen production by the ovaries mainly. PCOS is a multifactorial and polygenic condition. Here is an approach to justify the Ayurvedic treaties that There is no undescriptive disease or symptom in Ayurveda. Though it is not directly mentioned but every single symptoms and signs of PCOS have been written in different contexts.

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