REVIEW ON EFFICACY OF NASYA KARMA IN PCOS

Authors

  • Dr. Amrutkar Prashant P
  • Dr. Marathe Amruta D

Abstract

PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) is considered as fastest growing health hazard amongst women of reproductive age group. It affects the pituitary - ovarian hormones and results infertility, menstrual dysfunction and androgen excess, which significantly impacts their quality of life. Sedentary lifestyle, excessive stress & anxiety associated with junk food habits worsen the prognosis. Stress is playing a major role in PCOS pathogenesis nowadays. Though PCOS is a reproductive disorder root of origin is hormonal imbalance i.e. defect in H-P-O axis function. Keeping view on these facts Nasya therapy can be an effective option in the management of PCOS. This article attempts to elaborate the role of efficacy of Nasya karma in PCOS.

Key-words: Ayurveda, PCOS, Nasya, Disorder

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Published

2021-02-07