Abstract

OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON PCOS PATIENTS IN AND AROUND HARIDWAR

Shivangi Singh*, G. M. Kavya, Alok Kumar Srivastava and Krishna Kumar Sharma

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Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent hormonal condition that affects more and more women between puberty and menopause characterized by hormonal imbalance, chronic anovulation, signs of multiple small ovarian cysts and excess androgen levels. According to Ayurvedic prospective, it might be correlated with Artava Kshaya because of the similarity of main cardinal symptom i.e., menstrual irregularity (Yathochitakala Adarshanam, Alpata and Yoni Vedana). A prospective observational study was conducted on 50 PCOS women of reproductive age (16-40 years) fulfilling the revised Rotterdam 2003 criteria were studied. The data was noted on selfdesigned proforma including patient demographics, symptoms, menstrual pattern, diagnostic test results and current medication related to management of PCOS. Observational studies do not require a large group of people to be effective, and they can be performed relatively quickly at a low cost. They are important in healthcare as they can provide real-world evidence, such as how a particular therapy works in a certain group of people.

Keywords: PCOS, Artava Kshaya, Observational study, Rotterdam 2003 criteria.