Article: MANAGEMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE THROUGH AYURVEDIC REGIME: A CASE STUDY

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.16242

Pages: 52-55

Author: Priti D. Wakade *, Preeti K. Jadhav, Suwarna D. Vyas, Dattatray T. Kodape, Anita D. Bombarde

Abstract: Polycystic ovarian disease [PCOD] is the commonest menstrual cycle disorder experienced by many females in today’s era. PCOD is acknowledged as a complicated metabolic and endocrine condition. It is identified as a gynaecological problem and is characterized by hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenaemia, which can result in symptoms including, amenorrhea, irregular menstrual cycle, hirsutism, obesity, infertility and enlarged ovaries with numerous tiny cysts. In Ayurveda, PCOD as such is not mentioned in samhitas, however it comes under anukt vyadhi. The symptoms of PCOD resembles to that of pushapaghni jatiharini mentioned by Aacharya Kashyapa. Hence an effort was made to treat a 18 years old female patient suffering from irregular menstrual cycle from past 2 years through Ayurvedic management, who has earlier taken contemporary medicines but got no significant result. She was given shaman drugs and some panchakarma procedures, like nasya and viddhakarm were performed. Significant improvement was seen after 2 months of treatment and the treatment was continued for further 4 months. After treatment her menstrual cycle was regular. Hence Ayurvedic medicines offers an effective approach to manage PCOD.

Keyword: Ayurveda, Polycystic ovarian disorder, Artava, Yonivyapada