AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON NIDAN, SAMPRAPTI AND CHIKITSA OF POLY CYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)
Dr. Meenakshi Pal*, Dr. Poonam Chaudhary and Dr. Suresh Kumar Solanki
ABSTRACT
Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the common health problems of women especially of reproductive age group. It is believed that around 10% women world widely facing such issues and incidences increases due to the adverse effects of modern life style. The modern concept of cyst (excessive & uncommon growth of cells) in ovary resembles symptomatic similarities with Beejakosha Granthi. As per ayurveda the symptoms of PCOS are Anartava, Alpa artava, Asrikdosha and Granthi Vikara means it comes under category of Aartavadushti & Yonivyapadas. The disease involves hormonal imbalances & Dhatus Dushti leading to the cysts formation in ovary which ultimately hampers functioning of female reproductive system. Indulgence in improper menstrual conduct, awful dietary and daily regimen, poor hygiene, drug adverse effects, injury of reproductive organ and surgical trauma, etc. can be considered as causative factors of PCOS. Ayurveda suggested various options for the management of PCOS such as; obeying rules of Pathya-Apathya, pacification of Doshas & Rakta through herbs and ayurveda formulations and detoxification by Shodhna-Chikitsa, etc. The increasing prevalence of PCOS seeking attentions of researchers in this area therefore present article explored awareness about medical perspective of PCOS.
Keywords: Ayurveda, PCOS, Aartavadushti, Yonivyapadas.
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