REVIEW ARTICLE ON PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PCOD AND LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS
Dr. Vrushalee Dodke* and Dr Neha Milind Sahare
ABSTRACT
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects women of reproductive age groups and it is considered as most common endocrine disorder which affects more than 10% women world widely. It has a spectrum of symptoms like Asrikdosha, Anartava, Alpa artava, Medovriddhi, Granthi Vikara and Prameha. Ayurveda classified PCOS in the combined category of Yonivyapadas and Aartavadushti. It is considered as a disorder of Dhatus leading to imbalance in the functioning of hormonal system and reproductive system. There are no single criteria sufficient for clinical diagnosis because of multiple etiologies and presentations. Thus sonography and multiple hormonal tests are required for the investigation.
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