Open AccessManagement of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) with Ayurveda - a case study
Author(s) -
Kajal Jha,
Amulya Dahal,
Bhupendra Shah,
Pratibha Tripathi,
Sabbu Thasineku,
Sabbu Thasineku
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of ayurveda campus
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2738-9871
pISSN - 2738-9774
DOI - 10.51648/jac.35
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , acne , medicine , menstrual cycle , hirsutism , gynecology , fertility , body hair , obesity , endocrinology , hormone , dermatology , insulin resistance , population , environmental health , anatomy
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common problems affecting approximately5% of all women. PCOS can affect menstrual cycle, fertility, and hormone level as well as appearance including acne, facial hair growth and balding, overweight. Some women may suffer from depression.
It is also a metabolic problem that affects several body systems. The condition gets its name because there are often an increased number of small painless cysts in the ovaries (polycystic ovaries). It is very difficult to cure in contemporary system and treatment is also very costly.
A case of 19 years female suffering from PCOS reported was treated successfully at at Ayurveda Teaching Hospital within 1 month by various ayurveda medicine and panchakarma procedures. The improvement is evident from regularity of menstrual cycle and also from the ultrasonography (USG) reports.