WHAT IS THE POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME?
Polycystic Ovarian Disease, also known as PCOD is a condition affecting women where small cysts are developed in the ovary. In many patients suffering from PCOD, multiple cysts develop in the ovaries. Although not dangerous, these cysts can cause hormonal imbalance. The cysts are formed due to the disruptions in the regular hormonal cycle of women. High amounts of androgen and estrogens are produced when the ovary is enlarged. Also known as the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or the Stein-Leventhal syndrome, this condition can also affect ovulation and result in infertility.
PCOD can cause hormonal imbalances that make it difficult for the patient to conceive. This condition can also cause severe health risks in the long run like diabetes and heart ailments. The external appearance of the body may also be affected by PCOD.
Polycystic Overy (PCOD) TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA
PCOD treatment includes panchakarma and internal medication and methods like varmana, basti, udvartana and virechana. The treatment for PCOD through Ayurveda is pretty long and can last for up to 6 months or a year. For this, the patient must be strong and willing to undergo the long treatment process. PCOD is best treated using the panchakarma method through which a systematic detoxification of the body is undertaken.
CAUSES OF Polycystic Ovarian (PCOS)
PCOS is caused due to the imbalances in the hormones. High levels of androgen than the normal amount can interfere with the releasing of the egg. Androgen is the male hormone which is produced in the female body in small amounts. When the amount of androgen in the blood increases, acne, and hair growth also increases.
The high amount of insulin in the blood can also lead to Polycystic Ovarian (PCOS). Insulin is the hormone responsible for changing the food you eat into energy. Sometimes, the body’s cells do not respond normally to insulin. This causes the insulin levels to be higher than the normal. Over time, the high amount of insulin can lead to type-2 diabetes in the patients. Many patients who have insulin resistance were found to have PCOS. Apart from these unhealthy eating habits, obese or overweight body and diabetes were also found to cause PCOS. Patients with a family history of PCOS are also likely to develop PCOS.
(PCOS) Polycystic Ovarian SYMPTOMS
The commonly found symptoms of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are:
• Problems in the menstrual cycle: These include irregular periods, heavy bleeding, and few or no periods.
• Loss of hair from the scalp and hair growth on the chest, back, stomach, face, thumbs, and toes.
• Acne along with oily skin
• Problems infertility such as the absence of the release of the egg or repeated miscarriages.
• Resistance to insulin and too much insulin, (also known as hyperinsulinemia), that can result in problems like obesity in the torso and skin tags
• Depression and mood swings
• Difficulties in breathing while breathing. This is a result of the obesity and insulin resistance in the body. It is also known as obstructive sleep apnea.
PCOD TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA
Treatment for PCOD in Ayurveda is a well-developed niche. The problems associated with menstrual issues like the PCOD are dealt in the artava vaha sroto dushti. Being a complicated disorder, the PCOD comes under the anartava, rasa vaha sroto dushti, artave kshaya and medo vaha sroto dushti.
PCOD treatment includes panchakarma and internal medication and methods like varmana, Basti, udvartana and virechana. The treatment for PCOD through Ayurveda is pretty long and can last for up to 6 months or a year. For this, the patient must be strong and willing to undergo the long treatment process. PCOD is best treated using the panchakarma method through which a systematic detoxification of the body is undertaken.
Panchakarma for PCOD
For those women who with PCOD, Panchakarma can be effective in eradicating the instance of ovarian cysts. Panchakarma reduces body weight, removes toxins, regulates normal secretion of hormones and improves the body metabolism. Besides it also decreases the resistance to insulin and improves the mental well-being. It also corrects the menstrual and fertility cycle of the patient.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PCOD AYURVEDIC CONSULTATION?
When you consult an Ayurvedic doctor for PCOD, they will run blood tests to check your hormones. The doctor will suggest you internal medicines such Saptasarma kashayam, Varunadi kashayam, Kumaryasava and Ashokarishta. These medicines are equipped to destroy the cysts, stimulate ovulation, induce menstruation, regulate the flow during menstruation and aid conception naturally.
Your doctor will also prescribe a new diet plan. You will be asked to reduce the milk intake. This also includes curd and other milk products. You will be asked to follow a new sleep schedule that does not have day sleep and waking up at night. A Proper sleep cycle is necessary for the treatment. You will also be asked to include garlic and sesame seeds regularly in cooking as it improves the condition.
