AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE (PCOD)
INTRODUCTION
Hormonal imbalance is a common problem nowadays. Lifestyle plays a very vital role in many aspects of health. The Gradual change in lifestyle, poor diet and declined rate of physical exercise are very common nowadays. Mostly younger people are prone to disorders related to hormone dysfunctions. Hormones are very important for the metabolism of minerals, fluid regulation, sexual functions and response to stress.
WHAT IS PCOD?
The Polycystic ovarian disease is a major cause of infertility. This disease is characterized by the formation of single or multiple cysts in ovaries which in turn causes irregular menstrual cycles. Size of ovary increases and it secretes androgen and estrogen hormones in great amount. This condition leads to the various problem associated with the menstrual cycle, fertility, cardiac health, and physical appearance.
Hormonal balance and genetics play important role in this disorder. There is overproduction of androgen and estrogen hormones. Generally, androgen is a male hormone but it is also the found in female body in very small quantity. But in this condition due to more production of this hormone, a cyst is formed in ovaries.
SYMPTOMS OF PCOD
Main symptoms may include:-
- Excessive weight gain
- Acne and pimple
- Extra growth of facial and body hair
- Thinning of scalp hair
- Depression and anxiety
- infertility
- Deep voice
- Breast size decreases
- Pelvic pain
- Irregulars menstruation
CAUSES OF PCOD
There is no particular cause responsible for this disease. Few factors may be responsible for this disease:-
- Family history
- Lifestyle
- Insulin resistance
- Overweight
- Fat and cholesterol related abnormalities
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Sleep apnea
DIAGNOSIS OF PCOD
- Physical examination
- Past history
- Symptoms
- Menstrual history
- Blood examination (FBS and lipid profile)
- Thyroid profile
- Ultrasonography ( abdominal and vaginal)
AYURVEDIC VIEW
PCOD is mainly a disorder associated with kapha dosha. In Ayurvedic point of view, all the three dosha play a vital role in the production of menses in females. The main function of vata is a movement of the follicle. The action of hormones is mainly due to pitta and cool quality of kapha dosha is responsible for the proper nutrition to the follicle.
PCOD is due to kapha blocking path of vata and pitta dosha. Firstly kapha affects jathraagni (digestive fire). Cysts are due to the accumulation of impurities and toxins in rasa and raktadhatu. Unhealthy lifestyle and history of poor diet generally found among the patients of PCOD. Excessive consumption of contraceptive pills also contributes to this disease.
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Polycystic Ovarian Disease is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Polycystic Ovarian Disease yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other Ovary related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Polycystic Ovarian Disease is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to Polycystic Ovarian Disease
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Polycystic Ovarian Disease is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.
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