Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Irregular periods, weight gain, and excess hair often point to PCOS. Ayurveda understands it as a form of yonivyāpad, rooted in kapha-vāta imbalance and impaired agni. When digestion weakens and āma (toxins) build up, reproductive hormones lose rhythm, causing cysts, infertility, and metabolic disruption over time.

Common Causes of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Irregular eating, sleep, or sedentary lifestyle
Heavy, cold, or processed foods increasing kapha
Stress and emotional strain aggravating vāta
Suppressed natural urges and hormonal contraceptives
Weak agni leading to āma and ovarian congestion

Symptoms of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Irregular or absent menstruation
Weight gain, especially around the belly
Facial hair growth or acne from hormonal shifts
Ovarian cysts seen in ultrasound scans
Infertility or difficulty conceiving

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Kindling agni with herbs like trikaṭu and guḍuchi
Balancing hormones with śatavari, aśvagandhā, and lodhra
Detoxifying with virecana (gentle purgation) or basti
Regulating cycles through yoga, dinacharya, and stress care
Restoring ovarian health with nourishing rasāyana therapy