Abstract

AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF HYPRERANDROGENISM IN PCOS ALONG WITH TREATMENT MODALITY: A REVIEW

*Dr.Poonam Choudhary,**Dr. Sushila Sharma,***Dr. Pawan Kumar Godatwar

ABSTRACT

Hyperandrogenism seen in polycystic ovarian syndrome is an excess of "male" hormones (androgens) such as testosterone and androstenedione. Increased androgens can be detected by elevated levels in the blood, or by clinical manifestations of polycystic ovarian syndrome that include Hirsutism and / or acne. Ayurvedic treatment has a holistic approach towards management of PCOS. Each patient is given a unique therapy predicated on her concrete health needs due to PCOS, rather than a versatile approach. Such personalized approach avails in re-balancing the hormones naturally. Ayurvedic therapy fixates on balancing tissue pabulum, rectifying the imbalance of dosha-bio-energies that govern the body and boosting metabolism.

Keywords: Hyperandrogenism, PCOS, androstenedione, Sukradhaatu, sukraagni, DHEA, ama.