CASE REPORT ON AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) WITH WEIGHT GAIN

Abstract

PCOS, also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common health problem caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones The hormonal imbalance creates problems in the ovaries. The ovaries make the egg that is released each month as part of a healthy menstrual cycle. With PCOS, the egg, may not develop as it should or it may be released during ovulation as it should be. The exact cause of PCOS is unknown but high levels of insulin, hyper androgen (Male hormone), and LH (Luteinizing hormone) are the main causes. The symptoms of PCOS are Delayed Menstruation, Oligomenorrhea, Acne, hirsutism, thinning of hair, obesity, and constipation. In Ayurveda, PCOS is not a direct term coined but clinically it resembles Aartavavaha strotas dushti, Vishamaartava, Granthi, Santarponnth vyadhi, Yonivyapad. The present study deals with a female patient age 26 years who was detected with PCOS in the year 2014. She takes allopathic and ayurvedic treatment but got temporary relief. Now she came to Rishikul Campus in May 2022 and has complaint of Irregular, Delayed menstruation for 1 year, Hair growth on the Face, Weight gain, and Constipation. She visited Modern and advice USG. USG report shows Bilateral Polycystic Ovarian syndrome PCOS with a Right ovary volume of 13.29cc and Left ovary volume of 6.34cc, both ovaries are bulky with multiple thin-walled cysts. Undergo Ayurveda Treatment for 3 months. Result analysis was done on Clinical symptoms relief and USG report. This Case aims to study PCOS according to Ayurveda and study the Safe and effective Ayurveda.