PCOS; AN APPROACH TO ITS ETIO-PATHOGENESIS IN AYURVEDIC PARLANCE

Authors

  • Poonam Choudhary Lecturer, Professor, dept. of Stree Roga and Prasuti Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v7i1.23

Keywords:

PCOS, Metabolic Disorder, Dhatwagnimandya, Anovulation, Nastartav

Abstract

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is increasing in Gyanecological disease proportions globally. PCOS is a syndrome that includes clinical conditions involved oligo-anovulation, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovarian morphology. Materials and methods: In this a critical review of Ayurvedic and Modern literature regarding the problem that is Polycystic ovarian syndrome was carried out. It covered all the relevant information from ancient classics to latest treatises which was searched, compiled & analyzed systematically. Results: PCOS is to be under stood on the basis of Dosha dushti, involvement of Dushya, Srotas, Ama, Agni, Adhistana and Vyadhi Lakshana. As it seems that whole metabolic process is disturbed in PCOS which is considered as dhatwagni vikar in ayurveda and no any diseases in classics indicate whole specturum of PCOS. So, we can say it “Dhatwagni mandya janya beejagranthi vikar.” Conclusion: Various dietary, lifestyle, and psychologic factors are involved in the etiology of PCOS, particularly in relation to metabolism. The ancient Ayurvedic knowledge can be utilized to expand the current understanding of pcos features like Menstrual irregularity, anovulation, hyperandrogesim, obesity, metabolic syndrome.

Author Biography

Poonam Choudhary, Lecturer, Professor, dept. of Stree Roga and Prasuti Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur

Lecturer, Professor, dept. of Stree Roga and Prasuti Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur

Published

2020-09-13

How to Cite

Choudhary, P. . (2020). PCOS; AN APPROACH TO ITS ETIO-PATHOGENESIS IN AYURVEDIC PARLANCE. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 7(1). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v7i1.23

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2019): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Review Article

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