PCOD to Garbhadhara Management through Ayurveda: A Case Study
Author : Dr. Barkha Rani Sahu, Dr. Yash Patel and Dr. Sanjay Kamble
Abstract :
PCOD is one of the most common conditions in women. PCOD full form in medical Polycystic Ovarian Disease. It is a medical condition in which the women ovaries produce immature or partially mature eggs in large numbers and over the time these become cysts in ovaries. It generally affects women in their reproductive age. The most prevalent problem that occurs in PCOD is the imbalance in the woman’s hormones. Women experience abnormal menstruation, absence of menstruation, heavy menstruation, irregular menstruation, short and light menstruation or spotting. Weight gain, dark patches of skin in folds and creases, depression, loss of scalp hair, oily skin or unwanted hair. Consequently, it gets challenging for the woman to conceive. Moreover, if the woman does not get timely treatment, she can develop other complications, like abnormal uterine bleeding, excessive hair growth [face, body including on back, belly and chest], Type 2 diabetes, endometrial cancer. PCOD is not directly stated in the Samhita, but clinically can consider to Artavavaha strotas dushti, Nastartava, Granthi and Yonivyapad. In this present case study, a 22 year old female married patient came with symptoms of delayed and induced menses, obesity, hair growth over face, on and off constipation and not able to conceive. The USG report reveals polycystic patterns of both ovaries with Right ovary volume 18.34 cc and Left ovary volume 12.24 cc, both ovaries are bulky in size with increased stromal echogenicity and multiple small follicles arranged in peripheral distribution. She had taken the medication so many times but she had not regulate her menses and not to be conceive. Than she came to our hospital for Ayurvedic treatment. Result showed on the basis of Clinical symptoms relief and USG report. So in this case study, we will look at an Ayurveda approach in the management of Polycystic Ovarian Disease to Garbhadharana.
Keywords :
Ayurveda, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Irregular menstruation, Garbhadharana, USG.
