Suffer from PCOS/PCOD? Ayurveda is here to help you

Suffer from PCOS/PCOD? Ayurveda is here to help you : PCOD/PCOS is a condition in which there is a problem in women’s ovaries. Reproductive organs in females produce hormones i.e. progesterone and estrogen which helps in regulating the menstrual cycle and also in some quantity inhibin, relaxin and some amount of androgens. This imbalanced hormone causes irregular or absence of menstrual cycle and makes it difficult to conceive.

PCOD is polycystic ovarian disease in which a woman’s ovary produces immature or partially mature eggs in excess quantity and after some time it becomes a cyst in the ovary. Due to this condition ovaries become large and excrete more androgens which leads to infertility, excessive hair growth, abnormal gaining of weight and irregular menstrual cycle.

PCOS is polycystic ovary syndrome in which there is hormonal imbalance in women during reproductive years. PCOS is a metabolic disorder. Due to excessive androgen there is absence of menstrual periods, irregular ovulation, excessive hair growth and difficulty in conceiving.

What is the Ayurvedic correlation of PCOD/PCOS?

PCOD/PCOS is correlated by granthi in andashya i.e. due tri dosha predominance there is formation of granthi in andashya which causes irregular or absence of menstrual cycle, over weight etc. When dosha vitiates Shukra dhatu, then there is formation of granthi in Andashya. Ayurveda helps in pacifying the tri doshas and improving overall health with dietary instructions along with lifestyle modifications.

Which causes PCOD/PCOS?

The PCOD/PCOS are increasing day by day due to faulty eating habits and excessive intake of junk or fried food. PCOD/PCOS may be genetic as it runs in families, obesity, excessive insulin production, excessive androgen production and inflammation are the main causes of PCOD/PCOS.

What are the symptoms of PCOD/PCOS?

Some of the women find that they have gained a lot of weight. There is irregular menstruation (oligomenorrhea), absence of menstruation (amenorrhea), excessive hair growth on face, belly and back, acne on face, chest etc, headache, increase in weight, heavy monaural bleeding (menorrhagia) hair loss and darkening of skin on neck, groin and under breast.

How does PCOD/PCOS affect our body?

PCOD/PCOS may lead to infertility, metabolic syndrome like high blood sugar, high blood pressure etc, endometrial cancer and even sleep apnea. Depression, abnormal urine bleeding, miscarriage, preterm labor and premature birth are also the affects due to PCOD/PCOS.

How is PCOD/PCOS diagnosed?

The Diagnosis of PCOD/PCOS can be obtained by medical history (heredity), physical examination (facial hair and overweight), blood tests (to understand the hormone level), imaging tests (USG). By these diagnostic tests we can identify the PCOD/PCOS.

What are the lifestyle modifications in PCOD/PCOS?

Maintaining a normal weight, exercising daily, drinking plenty of water, walking for at least for 30 min after a meal and limiting the consumption of carbohydrates (potato, bread, rice etc) are very effective lifestyle modifications. Improving overall health (like blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol level) is very effective in lifestyle modifications.

What is the treatment of PCOD/PCOS in modern medicine?

Treatment of PCOD/PCOS is symptomatic and hormonal therapy. Treatment includes hormonal balancing, progestin therapy, combination birth control pills. Ovulation induction medications and skin treatment for acne and skin related problems are also treatments which are helpful in treating PCOD/PCOS.

How to get rid of PCOD/PCOS with Ayurvedic formulations by Planet Ayurveda?

Planet Ayurveda is a globally recognized company which provides Ayurvedic herbal medicines because these are extracted from pure raw material and results are very positive for 20 years. Ayurveda treats the patient from ancient times. In ayurveda disease can be cured by root. In Planet Ayurveda it can be cured with the natural herbs which are pure vegetarian. All are free from chemicals, preservatives, colors and odors. Ayurvedic medicines reduce the risk of recurrence of disease and cause no side effects of the treatment. Planet Ayurveda strictly follows the government guidelines for making their product best.

Anti ovarian cyst pack

Pradrantak churna
Chandraprabha vati
Kanchnaar guggul
Punarnava mandur
Kumari Saar

Kanchnaar guggul

What is Kanchnaar guggul?
Major ingredients of Kanchnaar guggul are kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegata), amalaki (Emblica officinalis) Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia Billerica), trikatu (three myrobalans), Varuna (Crateva religiosa) etc. It helps in pacifying the pitta and kapha dosha of the body. It helps in increasing appetite, nausea and vomiting. It helps in the fibroid uterus, reducing cholesterol and unwanted fats.

Dosage :- 2 tablets twice a day with plain water after a meal.
Pradrantak churna

What is Pradrantak churna?

Major ingredients are Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Ashoka (Saraca indica), and Udumbar (Ficus glomerata) etc. It helps in pacifying the pitta dosha and is helpful in hormonal imbalance diseases. This churna helps in relieving menstrual pain, fibroid uterus, ovarian cyst and leucorrhoea. It is also helpful in premenstrual syndrome.

Dosage :- 2 teaspoons twice daily with water after a meal.
Chandraprabha vati

What is Chanderprabha Vati?

Major ingredients are shilajit (asphaltum), guggul (Commiphora mukul), haridra (curcuma longa), amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Pippali (piper longum) etc. Chandraprabha vati helps in pacifying the pitta and kapha dosha of the body. It helps as a stress booster and is also helpful in prostate or ovarian problems. It is also useful in the treatment of diabetes or diabetic neuropathy.

Dosage :- 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after a meal.
Punarnava mandur

What is Punarnava mandur?

Major ingredients are Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) Shunti (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Mariachi (Piper nigrum), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) etc. This helps in removing the excess fluid from the body as it helps in increasing the urine output of the body. Punarnava mandur helps in relieving renal failure disease as it helps in reducing urea, creatinine etc. It helps to improve blood count and also removes toxins from the body.

Dosage :- 2 tablets twice a day with Luke warm water after a meal.
Kumari Saar

What is Kumari Saar?

Kumari Saar is a juice preparation by Planet Ayurveda prepared using Kumari herb, commonly known as Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis). Aloe vera has cold potency and a bitter, astringent taste. It pacifies all the three doshas and acts as Bhedani (Relieves Constipation), Gulma hara (Helpful in Tumors), Yakritvriddhihara (Alleviates Hepatomegaly), Raktapittahara (Bleeding Disorders), and Vishara (Antitoxic). This formulation is an amazing Vrishya (Aphrodisiac), Rasayana (Rejuvenative), and Balya (Body Strengthening). So, Kumari Saar is very good in alleviating symptoms caused by Ovarian Cyst.

Dosage :- 2 tsp twice daily after meals with plain water.

Conclusion

PCOD/PCOS is a condition in which there is a problem in women’s ovaries. We have discussed how PCOD/PCOS affects women and how Ayurvedic treatment for PCOD helps in pacifying the tri doshas and maintaining overall health by lifestyle modifications and dietary instructions. For more details check out our website www.planetayurveda.com .