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@article{193534,
        author = {Dr. Hemlata Sharma},
        title = {Polycystic Ovarian Disorder: An Integrative Perspective on Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Long-Term Health Implications},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {308-315},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193534},
        abstract = {Background: Polycystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD) is one of the most prevalent endocrine–metabolic disorders among women of reproductive age, characterized by menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism, and ovarian dysfunction. Beyond reproductive impairment, PCOD predisposes affected women to long-term metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychological complications. Contemporary management primarily focuses on symptomatic relief, while traditional systems such as Ayurveda emphasize correction of underlying metabolic imbalance and lifestyle factors.Objective: The present review aims to explore PCOD through an integrative lens by synthesizing modern biomedical concepts with Ayurvedic principles, focusing on pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and long-term health implications.Methods: A narrative review of modern scientific literature and classical Ayurvedic texts was conducted. Etiological factors, disease mechanisms, clinical features, and chronic consequences of PCOD were analyzed to identify conceptual parallels and complementary interpretations between the two systems.Results: From the modern perspective, PCOD is understood as a multifactorial disorder involving genetic predisposition, hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian axis dysregulation, insulin resistance, and hyperandrogenism leading to follicular arrest and chronic anovulation. Ayurveda describes a comparable condition arising from improper dietary habits (Aahara), lifestyle factors (Vihara), and impaired metabolic function (Agni), resulting in derangement of physiological regulatory processes governing menstruation and reproductive health. Both perspectives acknowledge the chronic, progressive nature of the disorder and its association with systemic metabolic disturbances.Conclusion: An integrative understanding of PCOD that combines modern diagnostic frameworks with Ayurvedic insights into metabolism, lifestyle regulation, and systemic balance offers a comprehensive approach for early intervention and long-term health preservation. Such a perspective supports holistic and preventive strategies in the management of PCOD.},
        keywords = {Polycystic Ovarian Disorder,Integrative Medicine,Ayurvedic Perspective,Metabolic Dysfunction,Reproductive Endocrinology},
        month = {March},
        }