EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PCOS: A CASE REPORT

Nowadays, cases of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are rising very significantly, generally present in younger age groups due to faulty food habits, lifestyle, stress, etc. PCOS is a disease characterised by menstrual irregularities, elevated androgen levels and multiple cysts on one or both ovaries. A complex process is maintained by the intact uterine-adnexa and the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis in the female reproductive system. The normal functioning of the human body depends on the interdependence of all its systems, and any imbalance in one can lead to multisystem pathology. It is a common endocrinopathy, a multifactorial and polygenic condition resulting in anovulation or oligo-ovulation. In Ayurvedic classics, clinical features present in PCOS can be co-related with Pushpaghni Jataharini, Artavakshaya and Gulma roga. A 25-year-old female visited the OPD with complaints of irregular menstrual cycle, pimples and hair loss from the last six months. USG revealed Bilateral polycystic ovarian morphology. Oral administrations of shamana aushadhi have been done for three months. Regular menstrual cycles, along with improvements in symptoms, have been observed. Evidence for the complete cure of PCOS has produced an intriguing and positive outcome for researchers and professionals in this sector by following the principle of Gulma chikitsa. Shamana aushadhi, like Kanchanara Guggulu, Vriddhivadhika vati, Kumaryasava and Pathya churna, have shown excellent results in managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.