Abstract

Dr. Raksha S.* and Papiya Jana

ABSTRACT

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos) is the most common endocrine abnormality in reproductive aged women affecting approximately 5-10% of this population. The classis triad of this syndrome consists of chronic ovulation dysfunction, hirsutism (male pattern hair growth) and obesity. The exciting news recently involves understading the contribution of insulin resistance to the etiology and treatment of PCOS as well as the recent addition of ultrasound diagnostic tool. In Ayurveda, Pushpagni jataharini mentioned in kasyapa samhitha presents a clinical picture somewhat similar to that of PCOS. Analysing the signs and symptoms of disease, it can be inferred that vitiated kapha causes srotorodha resulting in vatavaigunya. Agneya property of pitta is also depleted. So adopting vata kaphahara and pitta vridhikara treatment, we can manage the disease through Ayurveda, which is affordable and devoid of major side effects.