European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KRIYASHARIR

Dr. Shilpa Kantilal Ingle* and Dr. Jatved J. Pawar

ABSTRACT

PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in which women struggle with imbalanced hormones. Its prevalence in India is about 70%. The endocrine system works very closely with nervous system. As the nervous system is primarily related to the Vata dosha- the humour of movement- much of the hormonal function relates to Vata. As Pitta is primarily related to metabolic change and control in the body,those endocrine glands and hormones directly control metabolism, relate to Pitta. PCOS is the most common endocrinopathy in reproductive age resulting severe irregularity in menses, hair loss, acne, weight gain, hirsutism, diabetic tendencies, depression,mood swings and subfertility also. Ayurveda classifies PCOS as a Kapha disorder. Kapha having first affected in Jatharagni to affect the metabolic aspect of the seven tissues called Dhatu agni. Each Dhatu agni is responsible for the nourishment and formation of that particular tissue that it resides in. In case of PCOS, Rasa dhatu , Meda dhatu and Aartava- Upadhatu of Rasa are involved .Aam entering the cells of Aartava, begins to affect the cellular intelligence of the cell, causes error in cellular function and intelligence. Mistake of cellular intelligence is also expressed in the inhibiting of apoptosis i. e. death of defective cells. Though it is very challenging disorder, Ayurveda has a wide range of phyto-sterols to strengthen ovarian functions.

Keywords: PCOS, Jatharagni, Dhatwagni, Rasa Dhatu, Artava.