Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: July | Volume: 9 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 190-194
A Survey Study to Evaluate the Causative Factors of PCOS and Its Ayurvedic Interpretation
Dr. Hegde Vindhya M1, Dr. Asokan V2, Dr. Chetan M3
1Final year PG Scholar, 3Professor Department of Ayurveda Samhita and Siddhanta,
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
2Professor, HOD, Department of Prasooti Tantra and StriRoga, PIA, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Hegde Vindhya M
ABSTRACT
Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common female endocrine disorders which are emerging as the major cause of infertility. Nidanas (causative factors) are considered as Moola (root) for manifestation of disease and based on this, presentation of PCOS will vary. Materials and Methods: Special case proforma was prepared to elicit the causative factors of PCOS based on information available in Ayurvedic texts, modern science and respective journals. 100 diagnosed cases of PCOS, fulfilling the inclusion criteria, were selected. Result: Causative factors of PCOS were analyzed and divided in to VataPrakopakara, Pitta Prakopakara, Kapha Prakopakara and Tridosha Prakopakara Nidana. Conclusion: In this present study of 100 subjects, most important Aharaja Nidanas elicited were as follows -Anashana, VidahiAhara(samosa, puffs, Panipuri, Oily food and burger), Vishamashana, AtiMadhuraaharasevana, AtiMamsaahara, Katuaharamost important Viharas observed were Avyayama, Divaswapna, Ratrijagarana, Mootravegadharana and stress. These all Nidanas(causative factors)are considered as improper daily routine and food habits, thus regarded as causative aspects of PCOS.
Key words: Ayurveda, Causative factors, Nidana, PCOS, Prakopa.