The management of Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) with the Vamana Karma - A Case Report

  • Dr. Sagar Ambadas Avhale Assistant Professor, Dept of Stree Roga & Prasuti Tantra, SRC Ayurveda College, Chikhali, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Dr. Pritilata Sagar Avhale Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Kaumaryabrutya, SMBT Ayurveda College, Igatpuri, Nashik, Maharashtra, INDIA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1110
Keywords: PCOD, Panchakarma, Srotoavrodh, Vamana Karma, Detoxify

Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as Polycystic ovarian disease or PCOD. It is a condition characterized by an imbalance of hormones in women which can affect menstrual periods and ovulation. It is also one of the leading causes of infertility because of these distressing symptoms. Women may also experience depression and anxiety. PCOD affects about one in ten women of child bearing age. It is a very common problem in females of age between 18-25 years if not treated early, serious health complications such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease can develop. The aim of the ‘Panchakarma’ therapies is to purify and detoxify the body. It helps to get rid of many chronic diseases as well as it helps the healthy person as a preventive treatment. In PCOD mainly Srotoavrodha will be present, for this Srotoavrodha effectively managed by Shodhana process. So, for this study we used Vamana Karma for management of PCOD.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1110
Published: 2020-10-31
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Dr. Sagar Ambadas Avhale, & Dr. Pritilata Sagar Avhale. (2020). The management of Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) with the Vamana Karma - A Case Report. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 5(05), 591-593. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1110
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Vol. 5 No. 05 (2020): SEP-OCT
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Case Report

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