Management of PCOD Through Ayurvedic Intervention

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly prevalent disease seen in women of reproductive age, and yet a majority of cases go undiagnosed. In addition to the endocrine system, PCOS affects the metabolic, reproductive, mental, and psychosocial health of women. Manifested symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg, and addressing what’s underneath is the real challenge. The disease in its untreated and undiagnosed forms leads to a series of co-morbidities including, but not limited to, obesity, infertility, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Additionally, the emotional burden in women with PCOS is a major threat to their quality of life and needs separate acknowledgment. PCOS is a pressing issue; the long-term consequences on physical and mental health need to be taken seriously.

A 29-year-old married female diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome with chief complaints of irregular period cycles occurring once in 3 months since 1 year associated with weight gain and was treated with ayurveda medication and therapeutic procedures.

The Ayurvedic practitioners at Adyant Ayurveda prescribed a comprehensive treatment protocol tailored to the patient’s individual constitution and disease. The treatment plan included:

1. DIETARY & LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

• The patient was advised to follow rajaswala parichaya.
• Timely meal schedule.
• Consume freshly prepared, warm food.
• Cooked vegetables, whole grains.
• Instructed to avoid curd, paneer ,deep fried, refridgerated , cheese, chocolates ,sweets and sour foods.
• Moderate daily exercise.
• Avoidance of daytime sleeping & cold exposure.

2. INTERNAL MEDICINE

• Tab Arogyavardhini vati: 2 BD after food for 3 months
• Tab Kanchanara Guggulu: 2 BD before food for 3 months.
• Kumaryasava -10ml BD after food for 3 months.
• Cap Flexy – 1 BD after food for 3 months

3. PANCHAKARMA THERAPIES

The patient underwent a series of panchakarma therapies including

• Snehapana (medicated ghee intake)
• Abhyanga and Bashpa sweda
• Virechana (purgation)

In the presented case study, a remarkable result was obtained in treating PCOS and attaining weightloss of 10kg administering therapeutic cleansing procedure such as virechanam along with ayurvedic medicine. Before she weighed 79 kg and now it has reduced to 69kg.

The patient had regained regular menstrual cycles and lost 10 kg body weight within 3 months.

The result suggests that virechana is a highly significant treatment modality for PCOS, with no apparent complication.