Abstract

PCOS AND PCOD-AN REVIEW WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO AYURVEDA

Rakshitha K. S.*, Kavitha B. K. and Jyothi

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Abstract

Background:- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the most common endocrine-metabolic condition in reproductive aged women causing anovulatory infertility. This adversely affect the reproductive system by menstrual disorders, obesity, depression, insulin resistance. Aims and Objectives:- To understand the concept of PCOS and PCOD with special reference to Ayurveda and establishing the ayurvedic treatment regimen. Materials and Methods:- Literature review of modern and Ayurveda and updated information from internet. Result:- PCOS is the Vata Kapha pradhana tridosha along with vitiation of Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Medas and Shukra. The Srotas involved are Rasa, Rakta and Artavavaha srotas which eventually manifests Anartava, Vandhyatva, Pushpagni Jataharini. Conclusion:- Ayurvedic line of treatment is based on establishing balance of doshas by Nidana-parivarjana, Amapachana, Vatanulomana, Artavajanaka, Shodhana which can be judiciously implemented to alleviate PCOS and all associated problems.

Keywords: PCOS, Insulin resistance, Vata kapha, Srotas, Doshas.