A review article on polycystic ovarian syndrome: Both ayurvedic and modern concept

Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a heterogeneous, lifelong, multisystemic endocrinopathy. It is diagnosed by two out of three criteria i.e. Hyperandrogenism (Hirsutium, Acne), Oligo/anovulation and polycystic ovaries. This disease involves series of progressive disorders characterized by Insulin resistance, Premature adrenarche, Heart disease, Obesity, Infertility, Diabetes mellitus, Dyslipidemia, Endometrial hyperplasia, Cancer. Many females with Pcos give history of infrequent cycles, Acne, Acanthosis nigricans, Hirsutism. In Ayurveda, the exact disorder is not explained but its symptoms can be correlated with Artavakshaya (Oligomenorrhoea), Anartav (Amenorrhea/Anovulation), Vandhya yonivyapad (Infertility), Pushpaghni jataharini, Atisthula (Obesity), Atiloma (Hirsutism), Madhumeha (Insulin resistance). So, the possible line of treatment involves Nidana parivarjana, Dinacharya-Ritucharya, Samsodhana, Samshamana chikitsa.