Abstract
Background - Artava Kshaya is one of the menstrual disorders which indicate scanty menstrual flow associated with pain, where vitiates of Vata and kapha are predominant. According to WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO) commonest cause of anovulation and a leading cause of infertility. PCOS affects an estimated 8-13% of reproductive-aged women. Up to 70% of affected women in early ages remain undiagnosed worldwide.[1] Lakshanas of Artav Kshaya explained by Aacharyas similarities with symptoms of PCOS, such as Yathochithakala Artava Adarshana (irregular menses), Alpata (scanty menses), Yoni vedna (pain in pelvic region). This is mainly due to changes in the sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy food habits, stress, poor nutrition, and obesity.[2] Aims and Objectives - This review aims to explore and understand the theory of Artava Kshaya concerning PCOS. Methods - Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Kashyap Samhita and other Granth thoroughly examined to compile a list of references together with Sanskrit commentary. Internet searches to locate study papers and related materials.
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