Abstract

ARTAVAKASHYA- A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW W.S.R. TO POLY CYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)

Dr. Ansuya Sharma*, Vd. Vikram Gupta, Dr. Praphull Goyal and Dr. Monika Chauhan

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Abstract

Woman's health is the prime consent to be considered for well-being of family, society and culture. A In Ayurveda classics, all Gynaecological problems are described in Yonivyapada and Artava Vikara. Normal menstrual cycle is a crucial physiological phenomenon for maintaining woman’s health during reproductive years. Nowadays, menstrual disarrayed are the main reasons for gynaecological consultations worldwide owed to faulty dietary habits and lifestyle. Prevalence of Artavakshaya is rising in present gynaecological practice which may leads to terrifying sequel of infertility. Sushruta has also explained that the trauma or injury to artava vaha srotas causes vandhyatwa (infertility).

Keywords: Artavakashya, PCOS, yonivyapada, Artava.