PCOS

Ayurveda has many techniques and treatments for weight loss among both men and women. The weight reduction treatment helps people to maintain health and stay free from the diseases caused due to obesity. Deep and soothing massages with herbal powders, specific oils, and herbal steam bath disturb the accumulated fat. Specially designed ayurvedic diet and yoga programs are to be done by the patient to prevent its further accumulation. Appropriate Pre panchakarma and Panchakarma therapies are also administered based on the requirement.

Pcos

Characterized by excess androgen and infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, PCOS affects 70 percent of women between the ages of 15 and 44. 

Causes of PCOS

The cause of PCOS (poly cyatic ovarian syndrome) is unknown but it is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors.

It is known that PCOS is associated with insulin resistance. 

PCOS is also associated with an increase in the male hormone testosterone.

Symptoms of PCOS

• The most common symptom of PCOS is irregular periods or no periods at all. Other symptoms may include:
• Infertility (trouble getting pregnant)
• Weight gain or obesity
• Skin problems such as acne, dark hair growing on your face, or dark skin patches
• Thinning hair on your head
• Mood changes
• Sleep problems
• Anxiety or depression
• Pelvic pain
• PCOS can also increase your risk for long-term health problems such as: 
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Stroke
• Sleep apnea
• Cancer of the uterine lining (endometrium)
• Mood Disorders
• Obesity
• Infertility 

Treatment in Ayurveda

For PCOS, Ayurveda treatment can prevent long-term complications, and provide primary treatment options, including lifestyle modifications and medications. Ayurveda treatment reduces insulin resistance as well as restores fertility.

Other methods involve the use of herbs, dietary changes, and lifestyle modifications.

Ayurvedic treatment principles are based on the principle of balancing the three doshas in the body, namely, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

Panchakarma is an ayurvedic therapy which includes 5 different types of detoxification process.

1. Abhyanga: This is a type of massage therapy using warm oil. 
2. Swedana: This involves sweating therapy using steam or a sauna. 
3. Nasya: This is a therapy where oil is poured into the nostrils.
4. Vamana: This is a therapy involving vomiting. 
5. Basti: This is a therapy where medicated oil is retained in the rectum.

It helps in cleansing the body from inside and also helps in managing PCOS/PCOD. The aim of treatment is to balance the hormones and reduce the symptoms of PCOS.

Herbal remedies such as ashoka, shatavari, lodhra, and guggul are commonly used in the treatment of PCOS. Yoga and regular exercise and stress reduction techniques are equally beneficial.

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