Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and the ways to overcome through Ayurveda - A Review

Smita Mallikarjun Patil

doi:10.21760/jaims.10.7.43

Smita Mallikarjun Patil Assistant Professor, Department of Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga, Government Ayurved College and Hospital, Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.7.43

Keywords: PCOS, Ayurveda, Diet, Lifestyle, Hormonal Imbalance, Menstrual Health

Abstract

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most commonly seen endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age, also known a Stein - Leventhal Syndrome^[1] It is characterised by hyperandrogenism, anovulation and polycystic ovaries seen on USG which clinically manifests in the complex form of amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, acne, infertility etc. Its multifactorial and its aetiology includes genetic, hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle influences. Evidence strongly supports the role of healthy diet and lifestyle modifications, including weight loss, low glycaemic index diets, and regular physical activity, in the management of PCOS. It is not directly explained in Ayurveda we can corelate it with some of the conditions like Vandhya Yonivyapada, Arajaska Yonivyapada, Artava Kshaya, Nastartava, Pushpaghni Jataharini, etc. treatment can be planned by assessing the Dosha, Dushya, Agni, Ama and Prakruti of patient. We can plan ayurvedic treatment with the help of various Ayurvedic herbal and mineral preparations, Panchakarma, along with diet and lifestyle modifications. This review study aims to analyse the role of diet and lifestyle in the pathophysiology and management of PCOS and evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic principles and interventions.

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