POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE W.S.R KRIYA SHARIR ? REVIEW ARTICLE

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is known by the name of stein-leventhal syndrome also called ashyper androgenic anovulation. Incidence of this disease is increasing day by day due to change in life style pattern, stress, pollution & many more causes in growing young women during her reproductive age.It is one of the most common cause for infertility in women. Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition that has cysts on the ovaries that prevent the ovaries from performing normally. This is one of the major burning problem in front of society.Prevalence of PCOS in Indian adolescents is 9.13%.Therefore this study was carried out which was conceptual type in nature in Ayurvedic perspective w.s.r to Kriyasharir. The aim & objectives of this study was to know the pathophysiology of PCOS in terms of Ayurveda & to educate the common people regarding the prevention of PCOS. All the relevant material was compiled from various available Ayurvedicclassics texts like CharakSamhita,SushrutaSamhitaand AshtangaHridya) and available commentaries on it. Research articles are also searched from various websites. This study revealed that PCOS is due to Kaphajdisorder which blocking Vata and Pitta, hence movement is obstructed and the transformation process is suppressed which results in formation of small cysts in spite of formation the mature ovum & finally it leads to amenorrhoea. For the prevention of this disease one should follow the daily regimen as well as seasonal regimen.