PCOS/ PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian syndrome) is one of the most common female endocrine hormonal disorders, affecting up to 20% of women in their reproductive age, which leads to primary or secondary infertility. PCOS in Ayurveda was correlated with Aarthava Kshaya.

PCOD is a condition in which the ovaries produce high amounts of androgens (male hormones), particularly testosterone resulting in high levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and low levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)  prevents follicles from producing a mature egg leading to anovulatory cycles and irregular menstruation.

Causes of PCOS/PCOD

The exact cause of PCOS/PCOD is unknown but it may be relating to abnormal hormone levels.

  • Resistance to insulin
  • Hormone imbalance
  • Genetics
  • High levels of androgens
  • Increased levels of inflammation
  • Symptoms of PCOS/PCOD
  • When menstrual cycles are irregular (Less than 9 cycles per year)
  • Scanty bleeding or heavy flow
  • Weight gain or difficulty to lose weight
  • Excessive hair growth on face
  • Acne on face and back
  • Thinning of scalp Hair
  • Thick or pigmentation of skin on neck
  • Irritability or depression

Secondary Disorders Developing Due to PCOS

  • Obesity
  • Infertility and Miscarriage
  • High blood pressure
  • Dyslipidaemia (high level of blood cholesterol)
  • Insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
  • Thyroid disorders

PCOS Treatment in Ayurveda

PCOS needs early diagnosis and long term management for avoiding long term complications.PCOS treatment in  Ayurveda recommends Virechana (Detoxification), Nasya, Shirodhara  and uttarbasti for PCOD along with Diet and lifestyle modification. Shathayu Ayurveda has a very systematic approach in treating the disease; we plan a customized treatment for each individual which is specific to their symptoms.

- Weight loss in PCOD – Loosing   just 5-10% of the weight helps to develop regular menstrual cycles.

- Restoration of regular menstruation – by treating scanty blood loss, thin endometrium

- Restoration of fertility – focusing on regular ovulation and AMH levels

- Treatment of hirsutism, hair fall & acne – therapies to combat skin and hair issues

- Lowering of serum insulin levels – restoring normal hormonal levels