Abstract

CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF VAMAN KARMA IN PCOS (POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME) IN CORELATION TO ARTAVA KSHAYA

Dr. Shweta Sorte* and Dr. Gopal Sharma

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Abstract

In today’s era lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating, alcohol, smoking all are becoming day to day lifestyle of present generation leading to many non –communicable diseases. PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is such a hormonal imbalance lifestyle disorder of women of child bearing age which is one of the leading cause of infertility. So it becomes necessity of today’s era, that along with healthy lifestyle, it becomes important to study the Ayurvedic literature mentioning the treatment of PCOS and for improving pregnancy rate in women with infertility due to PCOS. Aims and Objectives: 1. To assess knowledge and awareness about PCOS. 2. Correlate the PCOS with the artavakshaya in ayurveda aiming to increase efficacy of treating PCOS with the help of ayurvedic principles. Material and Method: Literature Review – Available Ayurvedic Literature About Artav Kshaya And Its Treatment From Sushrut Samhita. 1) Modern literature review about PCOS. Conclusion: Giving samshodhana karma specially vaman karma with hot and sharp drugs in PCOS will help in eliminating toxins and toxic conditions.

Keywords: PCOS, Artav Kshaya, Vaman Karma, Samshodhana.