PCOD Treatment In Ayurvedic

Ayurveda approaches PCOD as a System Disease, as it is a condition where hormonal imbalance affects the follicular growth during the ovarian cycle, causing the affected follicles to remain in the ovary, AyurVAID, using the Ayurvedic principles, provided via precision protocols and evidence-based systems treat, by clearing blockages and aiding normalization of the menstrual cycle. Ayurveda classifies PCOD as a Kapha and Vata disorder leading to an imbalance in the functioning of ovulation. Kapha having first affected the digestive fire – jatharaagni results in sluggish tissue metabolism and starts to affect the metabolic aspect of the seven tissues called dhatu Agni. Each dhatu agni is responsible for the nourishment and formation of that particular tissue in which it resides. In the case of PCOD, the dhatus affected are rasa dhatu – lymph and plasma, media dhatu – adipose tissue, and artava dhatu – the female reproductive system. Ama, entering the cells of arthavadhathu begins to affect the cellular intelligence of the cell by dampening pitharaagni causing errors in cellular function and intelligence. Mistake of cellular intelligence is also expressed in the inhibiting of apoptosis – the death of defective cells.

Prevention and treatment-

Ayurveda adheres to naturally preventing PCOD by balancing the doshas, causing the removal of blockages and normalization of menstrual activities. Apart from customized panchakarma therapies, AyurVAID offers diet and lifestyle corrections and suggests various herbal medications to treat this disorder.

Panchkarma

It is an in-depth Ayurvedic treatment that completely cleanses the body, mind, and emotions from toxins. It rejuvenates the body by reducing weight and restores the regular menstruation cycle and ovulation. It provides strength to the reproductive organs like the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina and maintains hormonal balance. Panchakarma protocol helps to a high degree in clearing many pathologies which inhibit fertility. Each person receives a unique combination of five processes according to their specific health needs.

Various healing processes involved in Panchakarma are:

• Basti: Enema of medicated oil or Decoction is given through the rectum which helps in expelling vitiated vata. In females, oil Basti of “Sahachar Tail” improves the quality of ovulation within normal days.
• Uttarbasti: Uttara basti is the most effective treatment for gynecological disorders. It helps in purification and clears the AartavaVahaSrotas, pacifies vitiated ApanaVayu, and improves follicular maturity. After proper completion of uttar basti it has been observed that follicles do rupture naturally without any hormonal injections.
• Virechana: It eliminates body toxins like vitiated ‘Pitta’. The process of cleansing is carried out in the small intestine & other Pitta zones. Here drugs that stimulate bowel movement are increased for the expulsion of doshas through the rectum.
• Vaman: It is a cleansing procedure intended mainly for the expulsion of vitiated ‘Kapha’. This is a painless, drug-induced emetic procedure. Vaman procedure purifies internal toxins and balances the hormonal system and stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin at a normal level, so PCOD decreases accordingly.