A Review of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Ayurveda

January 2022 in “ International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga ”

Pallvi Rathee, Satender Rathee

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS hyperandrogenism oligomenorrhoea anovulation polycystic ovaries Yoni Vyapad Aartavadushti Dosha Dhatu Updhatu Dincharya Ritucharya Nidaan Parivarjana Samshodhana Aaganeya Artavajanan Dravyas detoxification

TLDR Ayurveda treats PCOS by balancing body elements and using lifestyle changes and herbs.

The paper "A Review of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome In Ayurveda" explores the Ayurvedic perspective on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age characterized by hyperandrogenism, oligomenorrhoea, anovulation, and polycystic ovaries. The authors discuss the similarities between PCOS and certain Ayurvedic conditions like Yoni Vyapad and Aartavadushti, noting that Ayurveda does not explicitly describe PCOS but attributes it to imbalances in Dosha, Dhatu, and Updhatu. The proposed Ayurvedic treatment includes lifestyle modifications (Dincharya & Ritucharya), avoidance of causative factors (Nidaan Parivarjana), detoxification (Samshodhana), and the use of specific Ayurvedic drugs (Aaganeya & Artavajanan Dravyas).

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