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@article{182569,
        author = {Debangshu Agrahari and Mayuri Yawalkar and Rinki Sharma and Harshita Manohar Khambadkar and Dayal S. Bawankar},
        title = {Understanding the Pathophysiology of PCOD in Ayurveda: A Review Based on Dosha-Dushya Concept},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2597-2602},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182569},
        abstract = {Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder affecting a significant percentage of women in their reproductive years. Characterized by clinical features such as oligomenorrhea, anovulation, infertility, obesity, and hyperandrogenism, PCOD poses a complex challenge due to its multifactorial origin and systemic implications. While modern medicine primarily addresses symptom suppression through hormonal and insulin-sensitizing therapies, Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to understanding and managing this condition by focusing on the underlying imbalances in the body’s doshas, dushyas, agni, and srotas. In Ayurvedic terms, PCOD can be interpreted as a disorder primarily involving Kapha and Vata dosha, leading to srotorodha (channel obstruction), meda dhatu dushti (fat tissue vitiation), and artava dusti (disorder of menstrual function). The dysfunction of Apana Vata, impairment of agni (digestive and tissue-level metabolism), and accumulation of ama (metabolic toxins) result in the formation of ovarian cysts, anovulatory cycles, and hormonal imbalances. This review explores the Ayurvedic pathophysiology of PCOD through the lens of Dosha-Dushya Sammurchana, Nidana Panchaka, and Srotas theory, correlating these concepts with clinical manifestations described in modern gynecology. By presenting a detailed examination of classical Ayurvedic concepts such as artava pravritti, granthi formation, medoroga, and vandhyatva, this article aims to deepen the understanding of PCOD’s root causes and offer a conceptual framework for integrative treatment strategies. The review highlights the importance of personalized, dosha-specific management involving shodhana (detoxification), shamana (palliative), rasayana (rejuvenative) therapies, and lifestyle modifications to restore systemic balance and reproductive health.},
        keywords = {PCOD, Ayurveda, Dosha Dushya Sammurchana, Artava Dushti, Vandhyatva, Kaphaja Granthi, Srotodushti},
        month = {July},
        }