A Review of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome In Ayurveda

Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a heterogenous endocrine disorder & the most  common growing health hazard amongst women of reproductive age. It is a  combination of – Hyperandrogenism (clinical or biochemical),  Oligomenorrhoea /or anovulation & polycystic ovaries. It is a frequently  associated with insulin Resistance & Obesity. Basically, it is a systemic  endocrine & metabolic disorder. Many Women with PCOS will give a history  of infrequent cycles and skin manifestations include, acne, hirsutism, alopecia,  obesity & Acanthosis Nigricans. In Ayurveda few diseases like Yoni Vyapad,  Puspghani Jataharini, Nashtartav & Aartavadushti have some similarities with  this disease. The particular or an exact disorder is not explained in Ayurveda. It  involves imbalance of Dosha, Dhatu and Updhatu means different factors at  different levels are involved in it. So the possible line of treatment is with by  following Dincharya & Ritucharya , Nidaan Parivarjana, Samshodhana  Aaganeya & Artavajanan Dravyas.So This paper is approach to explore  ayurvedic concept of PCOS