Abstract

A CASE REPORT ON MANAGEMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)

Dr. Umesh K. Agawane* and Dr. Poonam Dharma Thakare

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Abstract

Poly cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that affects females 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 hirsutism in females. In Ayurvedic literature, symptoms resembling PCOS are described under conditions like Pushpaghni Jataharini and Nashtartava Yonivyapad, both considered difficult to cure (Asadhya). Although a complete cure for PCOS is not available in modern medicine either, its symptoms can be effectively managed with a combination of appropriate medications, a healthy lifestyle, regular physical activity, and dietary modifications. 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 Kumaryasava, Rajpravatini vati, Kanchnar guggul, Medoabhay vati and Sukumar kashay 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, Pushpaghni Jatharini, Nashtartava Yonivyapad, Rajpravatini vati, Kanchnar guggul, Kumaryasav, Sukumar kashay, Medoabhay vati.