PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a medical condition in which the woman ovaries produce immature or partially mature eggs in large numbers and over the time these become cysts in the ovaries.
Due to these ovaries become large and secrete large amount of male hormones (androgens) causing infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, hair loss and abnormal weight gain. PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) can be controlled by diet and lifestyle modifications.
The main aim of treatment is to remove the blocked energy and hence improve the functioning of Vata.
Panchakarma treatments are commonly used to address PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) by removing blocked energy and improving the functioning of Vata.
The first step in these therapies involves dry massages like Udvartanam or Pottali powder massage, which help cleanse the lymphatic system and remove fatty Kapha toxins from the body. Once the channels have been cleansed, the patient is given medicated ghee for four to five days to bind fat-soluble toxins, followed by a Vamana (vomiting cleanse) to eliminate the toxins.
Vamana cleanse removes Kapha from Kapha’s headquarters, which loosens Kapha blockages’ grip in other body parts, mainly the uterus.
Virechana (diarrhea cleanse) may also be done, but it is not the preferred treatment for PCOD as it primarily removes excess Pitta, which is not the main issue in PCOD.