PCOS

 Allopathy concentrates on maintaining the hormone balance. Hence, allopathy prescribes hormone treatment and sugar control medicines for PCOS. This has serious side effects affecting the overall health of the individual. It can also develop the production of the male hormone, Testosterone, in the ovaries impeding the production of the ovum.  

Ayurvedic treatment for PCOS will remove the issue from its roots. Thereby, preventing recurrence of the problem. And the person doesn’t have to consume ayurvedic medicine for PCOD for a longer period. Since the ayurvedic medicine for PCOS is herbal, it doesn’t pose any threat to side effects. 

Causes for Polycystic Ovarian Disease

Hormonal imbalance remains the major cause of PCOD. The inactive lifestyle followed due to busy work schedules, genetic conditions, obecity, sleep apnea, and cardiovascular diseases are the other major causes of PCOD. Ayurvedic treatment for PCOD will depend on the cause of the disease. 

The hormonal imbalance includes the following: 

High levels of testosterone (male hormone)
High levels of luteinizing hormone
High levels of prolactin
High level of insulin
Low level of sex hormones
Overweight

Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Disease

Women with PCOS develop symptoms indicating the hormonal imbalance in the body. The symptoms will be according to the physical conditions of the person. The symptoms of PCOD will include the following:

 

Excess hair growth on face and body – The production of the male hormone will activate hair growth on the face and body. 
Overweight/ obesity – Imbalanced hormonal conditions can lead to weight gain, turning the person to obese. 
Acne – Acne indicates increased hormonal conditions. However, acne alone cannot be indicative of the underlying medical problem. An experienced doctor can diagnose the reason by following the medical procedures. 
Irregular menstrual periods – The production of male hormones in the female body will adversely affect the production of the ovum. It will cause irregular menstrual periods.  
Pain during periods – Abnormal pain during periods.

In addition to the above, the PCOD patient may exhibit the following symptoms too. 

Pelvic pain
Anxiety
High blood glucose levels
Infertility
Thinning of hair

All these symptoms are produced due to the imbalance of hormone levels in the body. The discrepancy in hormone levels affects the release and maturation of eggs during the ovulation process resulting in infertility.

Diagnosing PCOD

The doctor conducts a physical examination, understands, and records the symptoms and previous menstrual patterns to understand the cause of PCOD. Various blood tests and thyroid hormone tests are performed to understand the hormone levels in the body. This is crucial to understand the underlying cause of PCOS and tailor the treatment plan accordingly. An ultrasound scan is performed to view the abdominal and vaginal cavity. This helps the doctor to understand the cyst formation and other abnormalities present in the reproductive system.

The diagnostic process of PCOD is appended below:

Examination of the Patient – The initial checking of the individual will include physical examination and discussion about the medical history, to rule out the possibility of hereditary problems. 

Study of the Symptoms – The symptoms will be studied to identify the reason for the condition. A patient may exhibit more than one symptom of PCOD most of the time. The analysis of the symptoms and further tests will confirm the cause of the medical problem. 

Menstrual History – The doctor will analyze menstrual history and present variations in the menstrual cycle before going ahead with further examinations. Thus, suggesting ayurvedic treatment for PCOD or ayurvedic medicine for PCOD.

Internal Tests and Lab Tests – The Ayurveda doctor will suggest blood tests, thyroid profile tests, and abdominal and vaginal ultrasonography pinpoint the exact problem. And confirm the level of hormonal imbalance to suggest the right kind of Ayurvedic treatment for PCOS.

Complications Caused by PCOD

PCOS can create complications if proper treatment is not commenced at the earliest. It can lead to severe life-threatening conditions. The other problems triggered by PCOD are as follows:

Diabetic Problems
Breast Cancer
Cardiovascular Complications
Depression
high BP
Endometrial Cancer

Ayurvdic Treatment for PCOD

The Ayurvedic approach to treat PCOD reflects the regulation of rasa and Rakta Dhatus, which means cleansing the body vital systems. With the modern lifestyle and highly stressed environment, the levels of impurities and toxins in the body are high which can cause the formation of cyst in the ovaries. Imbalance in hormone levels is rectified by removing the toxins and impurities from the body by balancing all three doshas in the body. Along with ayurvedic treatment, few lifestyle modifications have to be adopted to produce effective results.