European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PCOD - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Rashmi Gandge* and Dr. Ganapathi Rao

ABSTRACT

PCOD (polycystic ovarian Disease) is a complex disorder comprising of anovulation, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. It is the primary cause of infertility nowadays. In Ayurveda all gynecological disorders are explained under Yonivyapadas. Based on the principles PCOD can be diagnosed and treated as well. Following is a case study of a female having infertility due to PCOD. Her reports showed PCOD, right tubal block and unovulatory cycles. She was treated with different Ayurveda treatment modalities like Yoni dhavan (vaginal douche), Anuvasana and Niruha basti (oil and decoction enema) and internal medicines like Rasapachaka, Aarogyavardhini and Dashamoolarishta.

Keywords: PCOD, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, infertility.