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AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) W.S.R. TO STRI BEEJA DUSHTI A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Simran Rakkar*, Reshma, Shalini Mishra and Aakanksha

Abstract

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a rapidly emerging lifestyle related health problem among women in which ovaries of the adolescent girls and women are getting affected. Small cysts are formed in the ovaries and ovulation does not happen on time. This disease causes hormonal imbalance in the body of the women which can adversely affect both the physical and mental health if women. The level of male hormone (Androgen) starts increasing in the woman‟s body. The change in the hormones affects menstrual cycle. Due to which, small cysts start forming in the ovaries. In this disease, the inactivity of ovaries (Ovarian failure/ Resistance) starts early. Due to which women have to face difficulty in conceiving later on and it becomes the main cause of infertility. According to Ayurveda, PCOS may be co-related with Stri Beeja Dushti as it majorly affects the Stri Beeja i.e. ovaries or ovum. According to a study 20-25% of women in India are suffering from this disease. Now the disease is also being find in adolescent girls. For this, there is need to give information and make everyone aware. This revie delves into Ayurvedic formulations like Pushpadhanva Rasa and Ashokarishta etc. as they have good response in female reproductive disorders according to Ayurvedic texts. Additionally, this review covers the importance of preventing PCOS by making little changes in lifestyle. Keep menstruation regular by following diet, behaviour, routine, seasonal routine, etc & adopting Ayurveda, stay healthy in body & mind & achieve longevity.

Keywords: Stri Beeja Dushti, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Pushpadhanva Rasa, Ashokarishta, Infertility.