COMPARATIVE AND INTEGRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE (PCOD): A REVIEW OF HERBAL AND ALLOPATHIC APPROACHES

Polycystic ovarian disease or polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly referred to as COD or PCOS, is a prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age that commonly results in irregular menstrual cycles, failure of conception, and chronic metabolic disorders.[1] Originally reported in 1935, it was defined by three criteria: insulin resistance. Allopathic therapies such as hormonal therapies, anti-contraceptive preparations, and insulin–sensitising agents provide an instant alleviation of symptoms of menstrual disturbances and lowering of androgen levels. However, their chronic use has been associated with several side effects such as hepatotoxicity, increasedbodyweight, andcardiovascular disorders. The relatively safe and rapidly effective management of such symptoms through the use of bioactive compounds from medicinal herbs, which possess inherent antioxidant, anti- inflammatory, and hormone-regulatory properties, has become an increasingly popular mode of alternative treatment for PCOD.[2] several such herbs such as vitex agnus catus, cinnamon, and Tribulus terrestris have been found to possess significant potential in improving ovarian and insulin function and regulation hormonal imbalances the objective of this review article, therefore, is to interpose offered concurrent with convention allopathic therapies that provide a synergistic effect through effective modulation of menstrual irregularities, correction of androgen excess, and improvement of overall maternal and reproductive health through a combination of rapid allopathic and safe and holistic herb therapies. Such an integrated therapeutic modality provides a potentially unexplored treatment for the comprehensive management of PCOD. Further scientific studies are warranted to standardise management protocols and validate such therapeutic measures in various patient settings.[3]