Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF IRREGULAR MENSTRUATION WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PCOS- A CASE STUDY

Sampada Pawar* and Swati Gaikwad

Abstract

PCOS often referred as „lifestyle disorder‟ due to its longevity. It is most common endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age. It interferes with metabolic, endocrine and reproductive functions. It affects the pituitary – ovarian hormones and, results in infertility, menstrual problems, hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinemia and excessive body hair growth in females. According to Ayurveda this type of clinical features found in Pushpaghni jatharini and Nashtartava yonivyapad which are said to be Asadhya i.e. non-curable. In today era also, it cannot be cured completely but by giving medicines along with the proper regimen and exercise we can try to control the symptoms of it. Treatment of PCOS should include mainly to correct hormonal imbalance, hyperandrogenism by using digestive liver stimulant drugs that are Aagnidipeek, oestrogen clearance by Pachaka drugs, reduction of fat by Kledmedohar drugs, proper follicular genesis and ovulation by Vatakapha Nashak drugs. So, in this case study, we have given the Kumariasava, Arogyavardhini vati and Gokshuradi guggulu which possess the activity of Agnideepak, Pachak, Kledomedohar and Vatakaphahar. This case study of one patient shows good result in reducing the size of ovarian volume and polycystic appearance.

Keywords: PCOS, Irregular menstruation, Aaroghyavardhini vati, Kumaryaasav, Gokshuradi guggulu.