There are so many women today who have hormonal illnesses such as PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome and PCOD, or polycystic ovarian disorder. Pharmaceutical drugs and dietary changes are often used in traditional management of these disorders. On the other hand, with increasing tendencies toward wholeness and natural remedies, more and more people are turning to Ayurveda. In this blog we shall explore pcod Ayurvedic medicines and understand how it may be possible to restore hormonal balance and thus general health.

The Ayurvedic approach to proporcioning PCOD recognizes this ailment in combinations with the vata and kapha doshas. Female sexual dysfunction, abnormal menstrual pattern, and cyst development are among the outcomes of this disrupt. The approach follwed in ayurvedic treatment for PCOD isaimed at managing the root cause of disorder to bring balance to the physical as well as the mental health of an individual.

Symptoms

• Menstrual Cycle Disorders: It may take an extended time span between the periods and at the same time the cycles of menstruation could be incongruous.
• Ovulation Dysfunction: Abnormalities or anovulant ovulation could become a factor of fertility.
• Over-androgenism: Hirsutism, or the excessive growth of terminal hair, male pattern baldness and acne are manifest signs of high androgen levels.
• Many minor cysts on the ovaries: Adnexal mass may be visible, often with enlarged ovary containing multiple little cysts however this is not true in all PCOS patients.
• Insulin Resistance: Individuals with PCOS have insulin resistance thus their insulin level is high than that of the normal individuals. Kar et al (2001) Postulated that elevated probability of type 2 diabetes results to weight gain.
• Gain of Weight: PCOS women who develop the disease usually experience weight gain especially round the abdominal area.

Causes
 

• Genetic Factors: That there are prospects that indicate that the PCOS has some hereditary nature and is transmitted along generations.
• Hormonal abnormalities: Elevated levels of insulin secretion, luteinising hormone (LH) and testosterone lead to hormonal imbalances typical of PCOS.
• Insulin Resistance: The condition wherein a body’s cells are not able to respond properly to insulin is known as insulin resistance and is often found in women with PCOS. This may result in type 2 diabetes, increased blood glucose level or hyperglycemia if consumption is continued.
• Environmental Factors: Poor dietary habits and lack of exercise are known precipitating factors or can indeed cause PCOS. This illness can also be caused by certain endocrine disrupting chemicals.
• Obesity: Obesity and obesity related features such as abdominal obesity increase the symptoms of PCOS and the risk of the disease.

Through ayurvedic medicine, PCOS can be controlled by using a natural and comprehensive approach. Most patients reveal several benefits of PCOS treatment in ayurveda although they may vary one person to another.

Understanding MajorConcepts Regarding PCOD According to Ayurveda

• Dietary Modifications: It is very important to note that Ayurveda puts into consideration the proper balance and the diet that will promote health. Replace fried and processed foods with fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain and lean meats. Avoid foods under these categories, and beverages that contain a lot of caffeine or many added sugars. Since they contain many hormones regulating effects, you may add some Ayurvedic herbs such as turmeric or fenugreek in your meals.

• Herbal Remedies: Crucial for PCOD are herbs from Ayurveda medicine. Remedial herbs for hormone regulation and flexibility are ashwagandha, shatavari, and guduchi. These herbs are useful for the management of menstrual cycle, prevention of cyst formation and PCOD.

• Lifestyle Changes: Leading a healthy lifestyle is critical when dealing with a PCOD illness while on Ayurvedic treatment. Create a daily routine of Dinacharya of going to bed at a proper time, exercising, practicing yoga and meditation, etc. Ayurveda generally advise small meals especially late at night and suggest that the night snacks can lead to increased Vata.

• Panchakarma Therapies: Panchakarma, flow known as Ayurvedic detoxification techniques, may be useful for women with PCOD. Some of the treatments are oil massage (Ahyanga), steam therapy (Swedana), enema (Basti) are useful in detoxification, balancing dosha and improvement of general reproductive health.

• Yoga and Pranayama: According to Ayurveda there are specific yoga poses and pranayama (breathing exercises) for the treatment of PCOD. Supta Baddha Konasana are effective in stimulating the reproductive organs and Bhujangasana helps in passing nerve impulses to the reproductive organs, the subtle energy channels are balanced by pranayama techniques such as Nadi Shodhana.

• Stress Management: Chronic stress is known to aggravate PCOD situation and its symptoms. According to the Ayurveda‘s philosophy the stress control is attributed much importance that can be attained with the help of the changes in diet, specific types of exercises and relaxation techniques.

To help diagnose and manage PCOS, there’s a need for an understanding of the symptoms and causes of the condition. Currently there is no known cure for PCOS but overall symptoms can be controlled along with general wellbeing with the help of either medication or lifestyle changes, and other additional treatments such as Ayurvedic PCOS treatment. Those experiencing signs of PCOS should consult with the health practitioners that identify the problem and the way forward.

Unlike conventional management for PCOD, the ayurvedic approach involves a holistic as well as personalized approach to the treatment of PCOD symptoms by providing a cure to the cause of hormonal imbalance. There are ways on how to lessen the effects of this disease and improve overall, health through diet, herbal medicines, lifestyle changes, and conventional therapy.