Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF PCOS WITH AYURVEDA: A SINGLE CASE REPORT.

Dr. Pooja Yadav* and Dr. Satish Jalihal

ABSTRACT

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a multifactorial and polygenic condition. It interferes with metabolic endocrine and reproductive functions. It affects the pituitary ovarian hormones and results in menstrual problems, excessive body hair growth, facial acne, anovulation in females. According to Ayurveda this type of clinical features is found in Pushpaghani Jataharani and Nashta Artava. Here is a case of 13year old girl who presented irregular menstruation rapid weight gain, purplish abdominal striae and acne on face. On USG she was detected to have bilateral PCO pattern. Based on clinical features, the treatment principles adopted were Deepana, Pachana, Vata - Kapha hara, Anulomana, Shothahara, Kledahara. After six months of internal medications, symptoms reduced markedly and menstruation was normal. Adherence to Ayurvedic principles is found to be helpful in PCOS for a healthy and fruitful life.

Keywords: PCOS, Hyperandrogenism, Insulin Resistance, Stein Leventhal, Menstrual Irregularity, Pushpaghani Jataharani.