Abstract

Dr. Neha Maurya*, Dr. Ramnihor Tapsi Jaiswal and Prof. Manohar Ram

ABSTRACT

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder increasingly affecting women from puberty to menopause, marked by hormonal imbalance, persistent anovulation, multiple small ovarian cysts, and elevated androgen levels. From an Ayurvedic perspective, it can be compared to Artava Kshaya due to the similarity in key symptoms, particularly menstrual irregularities such as Yathochitakala Adarshanam, Alpata, and Yoni Vedana Pushpaghani Jataharini, Granthibhuta artava dushti. A prospective observational study was carried out on 60 women with PCOS, aged 16–35 years, who met the revised Rotterdam 2003 criteria. Data were collected using a self-designed proforma covering patient demographics, symptoms, menstrual patterns, diagnostic findings, and current medications for PCOS management. Observational studies are effective even with smaller sample sizes and can be conducted quickly and cost-effectively. They hold significance in healthcare as they offer real-world evidence, including the effectiveness of specific therapies in particular populations.