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A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF PATHADI KWATH AND KANCHANARA GUGGULU ON PCOS

Dr. Neha Agarwal*, Dr. Arun Kumar Das and Dr. Kavita Tiwari

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Abstract

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common problems affecting approximately 5% of all women. PCOS can affect menstrual cycle, fertility, and hormone level as well as appearance including acne, facial hair growth and balding, overweight. Some women may suffer from depression. It is also a metabolic problem that affects several body systems. The condition gets its name because there are often an increased number of small painless cysts in the ovaries (polycystic ovaries). It is very difficult to cure in contemporary system and treatment is also very costly. Therefore the present study was carried out for the clinical evaluation of the efficacy of Ayurveda treatment regimen on PCOS. Total 60 patients were selected by using purposive sampling method. The treatment was conducted for the duration of 60 days. The response to the treatment was recorded and therapeutic effects were evaluated by symptomatic relief and through Trans Vaginal Scan and LH, FSH hormone levels. The results revealed that, menstrual irregualarities due to PCOS can be cured successfully by using this Ayurveda treatment regimen.

Keywords: PCOD, PCOS, Ayurveda, Artava Dusti, menstrual i rregularities.