Abstract

Priyanka Godara*, Sunayana Sharma and Anupam Pathak

ABSTRACT

Polycystic ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), an emerging lifestyle disorder. PCOS is a hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male harmone (androgen) levels. The overies may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs. PCOS involves multiple systems affecting 7-10 % of the women. PCOS is a psychosomatic disorder of uncertain etiology characterized by Obesity, Anovulation associated with Primary or Secondary infertility, hirsutism, abnormal menstrual pattern, increased incidence of pregnancy loss, and pregnancy related complications. So, it is important to provide Psychic and somatic treatment for complete remission of PCOS.[1] Modern medical science has no ailment to cure PCOS, they only able to provide symptomatic treatment for it, which has unsatisfactory results, lots of side effects and costly also and when medication not gives although symptomatic relief then they go for surgery drilling of ovaries. Ayurveda has holistic approach and it includes all the factors which are absolute or accessory in the determination of health. Yoga is a complete prescription for the healthy body and mind which can destroy the root cause of PCOS i.e. obesity and stress. Ultimately leads to better quality of life. Daily yoga for 30 minutes, meditation and Asana helps in weight reduction and stress management which ultimately stabilize the normal function of hypothalmo- pituitary – ovarian axis and cure PCOS. Management of PCOS: A Psychosomatic Disorder by Yoga Practice.