Types Of Pcos And What Kind Do You Have?

Types Of Pcos And What Kind Do You Have?

"PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting the women of reproductive age. In the given blog we shall discuss the types of PCOS from the point of view of ayurveda and modern science also its possible treatment."

 

According to ayurveda PCOS is a disorder of pitta, Kapha and vata dosha,rasa and meda dhtu, rasa-raktaand artavaha srotas. There is an equal involvement of dosha, dhatu and upadhatu. In Ayurveda the symptoms of PCOS has its resemblance to-

 

1)        anartava (amenorrhoea),

 

2)        yonivyapada (anatomical and physiological disorder of the reproductive system like arjaska- oligomenorrhoea due to imbalance of vata dosha, lohitakshaya- oligomenorrhoea due to vata – pitta disorder),

 

3)        vandhyatva- infertility,

 

4)        pushpaghni-revati (anovulatory menstruation),

 

5)        abeejata (anovulation),

 

6)        rajodushti and artava dushti (menstrual disorder),

 

7)        sandiyonivyapada due to vitiated vata caused by genetic factors.

 

                                             

Due to improper diet and exercise the digestive power decreases and results in formation of rasa, this leads to increase in meda dhatu and kapha dosha causing blockage of body channels and aggravated vata causes obesity and amenorrhoea. The undigested food results in accumulation of toxins, which causes hormonal imbalance.

 

Hormone plays a crucial role in every stage of female reproductive process. In ayurveda the term hormone is not used but it can be compared with the 5 elements in a tissue. The nature of a pitta doha resembles the activity of the hormones. In Ayurveda the types of PCOS can be classified into 2 types according to the aggravated doshas-

 

1)The aggravated pitta dosha results in hair loss, painful menstruation, acne and clots.

 

2) Kapha dosha nourishes the tissues of the reproductive system and supports the growth of the follicles during ovarian cycle. aggravated kapha resulta in obesity, facial hair growth and subfertility.

 

3) Vata dosha is responsible for the movement of the follicles, release of matured ovums, movement of the fimbriae thus moving the ovum neat uterus. Aggravated vata dosha results in painful periods, scantly or missed periods and irregularity in menstrual cycle.

 

Types Of Pcos And What Kind Do You Have

 

We shall now go in brief about different types of PCOS which can help you know your type of PCOS. The classification is done on the basis of its cause-

 

1)        Insulin resistant PCOS- it is the most common type of PCOS caused due to improper food and lifestyle. The level of insulin increases and prevents ovulation and produces testosterone. You might be suffering from this type if you are gaining weight and your insulin.

 

2)        PCOS due to pills- consuming birth control pills suppresses ovulation. Not in everyone but in some women it takes months or years for ovulation to reoccur.

 

3)        Infammatory PCOS- inflammation may occur due to accumulation of toxins or stress prevents ovulation, hormonal imbalance and produces androgens.

 

4)        Hidden PCOS- hidden PCOS may be due to thyroid disorder and certain deficiency of vitamins and minerals.

Treatment Of Pcos

Allopathic management of PCOS includes combination of birth control pills, metformin, clomiphene citrate and etc. these chemicals regulates the ovulatory cycle which causes certain side effects and reoccurrence of the disease. This is the reason that ayurvedic treatment is preferred for managing the PCOS symptoms. The ayurvedic treatment for PCOS is natural and non invasive. The herbal medicines balances the hormones and regulates the menstrual cycle and also balances the doshas . Herbs that lower the insulin and lipid level is used

 

Ayurvedic treatment in PCOS aims at detoxification of the body, strengthening and nourishing the female reproductive system, regularizing the menstrual cycle and balances the hormones.

Role Of Panchakarma In Pcos

Panchakarma procedure eliminates the toxins and corrects the hormonal problems related to PCOS. The therapies and herbal formulations are based according to the need of the patient. Snehana and swedana helps in softening the tissues and prepares the body for the better result from panchakarma. Vamana, virechana and vasti is then administered. Anuvasana basti is the medicated enema administered through the anal route. Uttara basti is the most effective panchakarma therapy for PCOS. In this the medicated liquid is given through the vaginal passage. The therapy has a purifying effect, improves follicular maturity and menstrual flow.

We shall now discuss the herbs used for management of different symptoms of PCOS-

 

1)        Aloe vera and lodhra are beneficial in increasing the leutinizing hormones.

2)        Infertility can be treated by triphala kwatha, ashoka, guduchi, shatavari, chandaraprabha and etc.

3)        Tribulus Terrestris maintains the testosterone level.

4)        Guduchi helps in dissolving the cysts.

5)        Facial hair and irregular periods is treated by ashwagandha and aloe vera.

 

As we all know that Ayurveda lays much emphasis on diet and lifestyle. To treat PCOS through Ayurveda one need to strictly control her diet and must manage the body weight. Embracing the holistic treatment, healthy life style, yoga, meditation, pranayama will prove effective in fighting the battle of PCOS. 

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