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EFFECT OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINES IN POLY CYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE (PCOD): A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Debajyoti Das*, Dipsundar Sahu, Ranjita Ekka, Tushar Kanti Mandal and Dr. G. Babu

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Abstract

Background: Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting approximately 5-10% of the reproductive age group in women. The disorder may result in chronic ovulation dysfunction resulting infertility, hyperlipidemia, obesity, acne and hirsutism etc. The exact cause of PCOD is unknown but it is linked to insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism. In Ayurveda PCOD is clinically resembled with Pushpaghni Jataharini mentioned in Kashyapa Samhita. In this disease all three Dosas are derranged and Artavavaha Srotas (channels of transporting menstrual blood), Udakavaha Srotas (channels of transporting tissue fluid) and Medovaha Srotas (channels of transporting adipose tissue or fat) are mostly affected. So, in the present study Artavajanan (menstrual promoting), Medohara (hypolipidemic) and Granthihara (cyst reducing) properties of drugs are selected. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis: A 18 years old unmarried girl, already diagnosed with PCOD visited to OPD of CARI, Kolkata with the complaints of irregular menstruation with other associated signs and symptoms of weight gain, lethargy, hirsutism, acne, mild pain and discomfort in lower abdomen etc.. The duration of menstruation was of 1-2 days with irregular interval of 40 to 50 days. Menstruation was scanty and associated with mild lower abdominal pain. Such complaints were persisted since two years before visiting in this hospital. USG was also suggestive to diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD). Intervention and Outcome: The patient was advised for USG test by Allopathic Doctor and after testing of USG report patient attended our hospital for Ayurvedic treatment but previously she had not received any Allopathic medicines. The Patient was advised to take Kanchanar Guggulu (1gm) 3 times daily after breakfast, lunch and dinner, Rajahpravartani Vati (250 mg) 2 times daily after lunch and dinner, and Nisaamlaki Churna (3 gm.) 2 times daily after lunch and dinner for the duration of 112 days (8th follow up). Results: The satisfactory result was observed in menstrual bleeding after 42 days onwards. The sign and symptoms were gradually reduced and USG report showed the complete recovery of ovarian cysts after completion of 112 days (8th follow up) treatment. Conclusion: Results suggest that the Ayurvedic interventions may be reduced the signs and symptoms and normalize the ovaries of the patient. Further clinical trials can be conducted to prove the efficacy of the drugs. The result revealed that PCOD can be cured by Ayurvedic interventions.

Keywords: PCOD, Pushpaghni Jataharini, Kanchnar Guggulu, Rajahpravartani Vati Nisaamlaki churna.