A critical understanding of pcos and its effective ayurvedic management- a case study

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: A critical understanding of pcos and its effective ayurvedic management- a case study
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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Vaishnavi Vinayak Joshi


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Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder in India. It causes due to hormonal imbalance, there are enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edge. Basically, cysts are formed due to thickening of tunica albugenia. In this syndrome there is a combination of excess of androgen and ovarian dysfunction. An etiology of syndrome remains largely unknown. It might be disorder with strong environmental influence, including diet, lifestyle, lack of exercise and heredity. While considering Ayurvedic perspectives, one should understand concept of Jathragni mandya as well as Dhatvagni mandya. It occurs due to defective Rutu, Kshetra, Ambu and Beeja . PCOS may occurs due to Santarpanjanya hetu or sometimes due to Apatarpanjanya hetu. Principle of treatment is based upon Hetu Sevana and either Stotorodhjanya samprapti or Dhatukshayajanya samprapti . According to Acharya kashyap it can be compared with Pushpaghni and Revati. Keywords: PCOS, PCOD, Dhatvagnimandya, Pradar

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