AYURVEDA AND MODERN PERSPECTIVE ON POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS): REVIEW BASED ON LITERARY STUDY

Abstract

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinological disorder in females of reproductive age group. PCOS is also a preeminent cause of difficulty in achieving pregnancy. It is prevalent in the young reproductive age group 20%-30%. Polycystic ovary may be seen in about 20% of normal women. Women with PCOS may present with Obesity, Amenorrhoea, Oligomenorrhoea, Infertility or androgenic features. According to Ayurveda PCOS is correlated with Nashtartava or Anartava. Nashtartava or Anartava is a main feature of Bandhya. Bandhya is also caused by PCOS. Word Aartava has been used in Samhita in the context of menstrual blood, ovum and ovarian hormones. It is believed that disturbed functioning of Aartava dhatu is mainly associated with disease. Srota that is mainly affected by disease is Artavavaha srota. PCOS mainly due to Aavarana of Vata and Kapha so that Vata Kapha Shamak and Pitta Vardhak Chikitsa are effective. Nidan (Cause) of PCOS in Ayurveda and modern science are described, diagnostic criteria and possible line of management also mentioned. Considering the present scenario this article explores area for upcoming researchers.