PCOS

PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease)

Ayurveda considers this condition as a result of deranged Vata and Kapha Dosha predominantly, resulting in an inflammatory swelling called ‘Granthi’. Early diagnosis and Ayurveda treatment helps to reduce the risk of long-term complications, such as type-2 diabetes and infertility.

According to Ayurveda, the root cause of PCOD can be traced back to childhood habits such as tight clothing and adult behaviors like withholding natural urges like urination. Other factors include consuming incompatible foods and not drinking enough water.
This blocks the downward movement of Vata energy, known as Udavarta in Ayurveda.
These blocks represent bad Kapha energy.
This disrupts the hormonal balance. The uterus is a seat of Vata, and the blocks affect the Vata energy in the uterus.
This disruption leads to an increase in the male hormone testosterone, causing the development of male tendencies both internally and externally. In Ayurveda, the fire element (Agni) represents female energy, while the water element (Soumya) represents male energy. Therefore, the goal is to increase the fire element in the patient, which can be achieved through balancing hormones like estrogen.

Ayurveda Therapies recommended
Treattments are commonly used to address PCOS & PCOD by removing blocked energy and improving the functioning of Vata.
The first step in these therapies involves dry massages like: Udvartanam or powder massage- help cleanse the lymphatic system and remove fatty Kapha toxins from the body. Once the channels have been cleansed, the patient is given medicated ghee for four to five days to bind fat-soluble toxins, followed by a Vamana (vomiting cleanse) to eliminate the toxins.
Vamana – removes Kapha which is excessive
virechana(clearing the gut) -may also be done depending upon the condition of the patient.
vasti(enema ) – is done on the patient. If the patient is not fit for the Vamana procedure or is uncomfortable doing it, then Basti (enema) cleanse is done on him directly without making him undergo Vamana. Cleansing enemas are administered for 7-10 days.
Nasya – where oil drops are administered in the nose to balance hormonal secretions. oral medications are taken for a few months to enhance the results of the therapies.
The patients who are not fit for Panchakarma therapies are treated with oral medications alone.

Internal medications include:
1.varanadi kashayam
2.punarnavadi kashaya
3.kumaryasavam
4.dasamoolarishta
5.punarnavasava