Ayurvedic Treatment for PCOS and Infertility in Women

In PCOS, the ovaries make too much of a hormone called androgen. This hormone stops eggs from maturing properly, leading to issues with egg release. This can make it harder for a woman to get pregnant. PCOS is often seen in women of reproductive age.

The ovaries in PCOS are bigger than usual and have many small cysts (fluid-filled sacs). This makes the ovaries look different from normal. People with PCOS might have irregular periods, along with signs like Hirsutism , acne, Hair Fall. Obesity and difficulty getting pregnant due to irregular ovulation are also common.

Overall, PCOS is a condition that affects how a woman’s body handles hormones and can cause various symptoms like irregular periods, excess hair, and fertility problems.

In Ayurveda, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is linked to an imbalance in the Kapha dosha. Ayurveda sees three doshas as vital role in the female menstrual cycle. Vata dosha moves ovarian follicles, Pitta dosha affects hormones, and Kapha dosha nourishes.

PCOS in Ayurveda happens when excessive Kapha disrupts Vata and Pitta. This begins by affecting digestion, causing impurities to accumulate, leading to toxins in the body. Cysts form due to these impurities in plasma and blood tissues.

The dosha imbalance, especially Kapha overpowering Vata and Pitta, upsets hormones and nutrient supply to follicles. This leads to 

• Irregular periods  
• Hormonal imbalance
• Ovarian cysts.

In most of the cases, PCOS is identified after initial ignoring to early symptoms, eventually progressing to infertility. 

Ayurvedic Diet and Lifestyle Changes to Cure Infertility

Many young adults today are worried about having trouble having babies because of a condition called PCOS. This is often caused by unhealthy habits and ways of living that affect how our bodies work. Not eating well, not having proper, and feeling stressed can make it hard for women with PCOS to get pregnant. It’s important to know that the way we live can impact our ability to have babies.

According to Ayurveda, infertility can arise when a person’s reproductive tissue, known as Shukra dhatu, lacks proper nourishment.

The Ayurvedic approach to addressing infertility involves focusing on the healthy development of the reproductive tissue, or Shukra dhatu. The food we consume gets processed in the body and provides nourishment to all the body’s tissues in a specific sequence: starting with the Rasa dhatu, progressing  Rakta dhatu , then to Mamsa Dhatu, followed by Medo dhatu, Asthi Dhatu, Majja Dhatu, and ultimately, Shukra Dhatu. This sequential nourishment is essential. Therefore, even medications might not be effective if dietary habits are not properly observed.

Diet that you follow

• Ghee
• Milk 
• Honey 
• Nuts 
• Green leafy vegetables
• Sesame seeds
• Fruits like Apple , Mango , Kiwi , Avocado , Blueberry , Pomegranate etc.
• Vegetables like Spinach , broccoli , Tomatoes , Beetroots , Pumpkin etc.

Avoid Diet  

• Avoid excess amount of Carbohydrates containing foods
• Avoid preservatives added foods such as Juice , Soft drinks 
• Avoid alcohols 
• Avoid hot chocolate drinks 
• Avoid coffee and tea 
• Avoid all bakery items pastries , puddings , cakes , biscuit , Mayonnaise , jam , fruit jells , white sugar , ice cream etc.

Lifestyle

1. Proper Exercise 
2. Do Yoga and Medication (Under the Guidence of certified Yoga Instructor) 
3. Proper Sleep (Min 6 – 8 hours)

Ayurvedic Treatment and Panchakarma for Infertility

When infertility asociated with PCOS, According to Ayurveda vadhyatva due to Nastaarthava is mainly occur due the obstruction of Arthava vaha srothas. In Ayurveda by removing the obstruction of arthava vaha srotas and then facilitate the movement of of Arthava through samana chikita and sodhana chikitsa.

Samana Chikitsa

After proper assessment of the patient by the doctor , authentic ayurvedic formulations are prescribed. Such as,

The primary objective of the treatment was to clear the blockage of  Vata and restore its proper function in the Koshta, especially in the Garbasaya. Obstruction by Kapha dosha in channels of vata dosha. Vata kapha samaka treatment. Starting from Deepana and Pachana treatment.

Kashyam like, 

• Chiruvilwadi Kashayam 
• Nirgundyadi kashayam is also Kapha samaka and Kriminasana.
• Dasamoola kashayam

Choornam such as,

• Vaiswanara choornam
• Satavari choornam
• Sarshapa choornam

Gulika such as,

• Triphala Guggulu
• Agnitundi vati
• Arogyavardhini vati

All of these medicines are used to treat female infertility caused due to PCOS, but they won’t help you if you use them without consulting a qualified ayurvedic physician.

Sodhana Chikitsa

Following an authentic and carefully designed Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment as described in classical Ayurvedic texts can provide the patient with significant benefits and positive outcomes.

 Panchakarma treatments include,

• Deepana,Pachana  (Improving digestive power)
• Snehana     (Oil administration)
• Swedana    ( Perspiration )
• Vamana      (Emesis)
• Virechana   (Purgation) 
• Basti           (Enema)
• Nasya         (Nasal medication)

Snehana

Sneha means oily substances and the therapies or medications  to give an unctuous or oily effect in the body is called Snehana.

It is done in two ways ,internally by oral intake of medicated oily substances and externally by abhyanga.

Swedana

Sweda means sweat.

therapies done using steam or heat for cleansing of the body through perspirations is called Swedana.

Abhyanga (oil application) and different kinds of steaming methods can improve the circulation and strengthen the back muscles.These are the main  pre-procedures of Panchakarma.

Vamana

One of the major procedures in panchakarma,best to treat Kapha Dosha involving diseases. Vamana is defined as the process in which Doshas are eliminated by emesis.

Virechana

Is one among the panchakarma.  Ideal and best for elimination of pitta dosha.Orally administered medicine  acts on internal physiology and expels the toxins and wastes occurs as the bowel passes multiple times.

Basti  

Basti (enema) treatment is considered to be a prime treatment among the Panchakarma. In which the drugs are administered through the anal route.

Basti includes,

• Uttara basti – Administration of enema through Utreus or Urinary tract
• Kashaya basti
• Sneha basti

Nasya

Administration of medicine or medicated oil through the nose is known as Nasya

Read More:

PCOS Ayurvedic Treatment in Kerala

Ayurvedic Diet and Lifestyle Changes to Cure PCOS

The Role of Yoga in PCOS Ayurvedic Treatment