Management of Infertility w.s.r. to PCOS through Ayurvedic Medicines & Therapy - A Case Study

Abstract

Introduction: People of present era are habituated to sedentary way of life due to which they are prone to different types of metabolic ailments. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one among them affecting the females of active reproductive age group and infertility is one among the complications of PCOS. Infertility is a condition which is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse of reasonable frequency. In Ayurveda this is considered as Vandhyatwa which is managed with multiple concepts of correcting the states of Doshas and dhatus. Hence in this case following the principles of Ayurveda Shamana Chikitsa and Uttar Basti was given in the management of infertility with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Methodology: A case of 26-year-old woman diagnosed with infertility due to PCOS complaining of irregular menstruation and weight gain. She was given Ayurvedic treatment, Shamana Chikitsa and Uttarbasti, including dietary and lifestyle advice and Yoga therapy. 

Result: Size of cyst decreased remarkably and patient conceived after completion of treatment.

Discussion: By analyzing the causes of PCOS, it can be stated that obesity is one of the main causes of the disease. Formation of Rasa Dhatu and Updhatu Artava is affected in women who is having obesity which results in irregular menstruation and which leads to Vandhyatwa. Hence treatment in PCOS should aim at Agnideepana, Kaphahara, Medohara, Artavajanaka and Granthiviliana. The drugs and procedures which possess properties like Deepana, Pachana, Shothahara, Artavajnana, Medohara and Lekhaniya should be used.