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Friday 22 August 2014

PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease)

PCOD is a disorder in which hormones in a female are out of balance. It can cause problems with menses and make difficult for female to become pregnant. If it is not treated over time, it can lead to serious health hazards like diabetes and heart disease.

Many women with PCOS grow small cysts on their ovaries. Therefore, it is called polycystic ovary syndrome. These cysts are not harmful but can cause hormonal imbalances. Early diagnosis and suitable treatment can prevent the consequences. Ayurvedic management is known as holistic medicine as this aim to treat the person as a whole, the mind, body and spirit.

Ayurveda considers that an imbalance of three doshas which do not let a person lead happy and healthy life. PCOS is disorder which arises due to ama in the body. It is the ama which blocks the micro circulatory channels (artav vaha srotas dushti) of reproductive tract. As a result, normal functioning of ovaries is disturbed and it does not produce egg. Multiple cysts are formed in the ovary. As per Ayurveda, it is AMA only which leads to diabetes, infertility, obesity and acne which are associated with PCOS.

Causes lying behind PCOS – 
  • No exact reason lies behind PCOS 
  • Ama
  • Eating sweet foods in excess
  • Having foods which enhances kapha in body 
  • Long term disturbance in the metabolism 


LINE OF TREATMENT

Since ama is the underlying cause behind PCOS. We will target to metabolize ama in the body. Various herbs are mentioned in Ayurveda which can improve the metabolism at cellular level in the body and dissolves the ama. Along with this, we give patients the herbs like kuth, shatavar and many more which strengthen the reproductive system of female. Combine effect of the selected herbs give positive results. It lowers the circulating androgens and optimizes the ovarian function. Moreover, it supports the functions of endocrine system of the body.

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