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DIAGNOSIS OF PCOS: AN AYURVEDIC & MODERN REVIEW

Snehal Ganpat Burande* and Trupti Arjunrao Sarode

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Abstract

Polycystic Ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathy whose incidence is increasing now days because of sedentary lifestyle, pollution and excessive intake of junk food. It is the fastest growing health hazard having complex manifestations such as obesity, insulin resistance, irregular menstrual bleeding, abnormal menstrual cycle, polycystic ovaries and infertility. In Ayurveda, this is considered as Jataharini and Nashtartva involving imbalance of Dhatu, Upadhatu and Dosha. Disturbances in Vata & Kapha together with Mamsa, Shonita and Meda resulted formation of circular, knotted inflammatory swelling called Granthi in the ovaries. Some predisposing factors responsible for PCOS such as; genetic factors, high maternal androgen, androgensecreting tumors, diabetes mellitus, obesity and insulin resistance.

Keywords: Disturbances in Vata & Kapha together with Mamsa, Shonita and Meda resulted formation of circular, knotted inflammatory swelling called Granthi in the ovaries.