PCOD is a kapha- vata dominant disorder involving low metabolism, obstruction , and reproductive channel disorder. Treatment is focused on -lekhana= scraping/ metabolic correction -Agnideepana= digestive fire enhancement -Srotosodhana= channel cleansing -Artava janana= ovulation inducing therapy -Mano balancing= mental harmony
INTERNALLY START WITH
1) KANCHANAR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3-6 months =reduces cysts, anti-inflammatory, improves lymphatic drainage
2) TRIKATU CHURNA= 2g with warm water before meals twice daily for 2 months = corrects metabolism and supports weight loss
3) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI = 2 tabs twice daily with warm water for 2-3 months =systemic detox and hormonal regulator
4) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime till conception = promotes oocyte quality, balances pitta
5) ASHOKARISHTA= 20 ml with equal water after meals twice daily for 3 months = helps regularise bleeding, corrects endometrial lining
6) PUNARNAVADI MANDOOR= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 2 months = useful in reducing bloating, edema and helps metabolism
DIET TO BE FOLLOWED 1) WHOLE GRAINS -millets= ragi, bajra, jowar -brown rice, red rice, quinoa -steel cut oats
2) PULSES -moong dal, horse gram, masor dal chickpeas, rajma, lentils
3) VEGETBLES -cruciferus= broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage greens= spinach, moringa, fenugreek -bottle gourd, carrots, pumpkin, beets, capsicum, ridge gourd
4) FRUITS - pomegranate, papaya, apples, pears, berries, guava -amla
5) HEALTHY FATS -cold pressed coconut oil, ghee - 1tsp/day, flaxseeds, sesame seeds -soaked almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds
6) PROTEIN SOURCES -panner-homemade -eggs- rich in choline -tofu or tempeh -sprouts-mung, matki, chana
7) SPICES -turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, ajwain, cinnamon, black pepper, ginger
8) HERBAL TEAS -spearmint tea- 2 cups/day -tulsi tea, ginger tea, cinnamon tea
STRICTLY AVOID SUGARS= white sugar, sweets, desserts, sweetened drinks REFINED CARBS= white bread, maida, noodles, biscuit DAIRY(EXCESS)= ice cream, cheese, cold milk, flavoured. yogurt FRIED/PROCESSED FOODS= chips, fast food, bakery items COLD FOODS= chilled drinks, refrigerated leftovers, curd at night FRUITS= bananas, mangoes, grapes, sapota CAFFEINE= more than 1 cup of coffee or tea/day
FLUIDS AND HYDRATION -drink 2.5- 3 litres pf warm or room temperature water daily -avoid cold or carbonated drinks -warm water with lemon, or cumin/fennel water aids digestion
Eat freshly cooked foods, avoid packaged and reheated meals include 1 tsp ghee daily for hormonal balance eat only when hungry- avoid emotional or time based eating do not skip meals, especially breakfast-worsen insulin sensitivity
YOGA ASANAS ADVISED -baddha konasana= improves blood flow to pelvic area -bhujangasana= stimulates ovaries and uterus -setu bandhasana= strengthens pelvic organs - dhanurasana= balances hormones -malasana= opens hips and improves reproductive circulation -viparita karani= relieves stress, boosts endocrine glands -supta baddha konasana= deep pelvic relaxation, helpful post ovulation
PRANAYAM -anulom vilom= nerve calming, hormonal balance -bhramari= relieves stress and anxiety - kapalbhati= improves metabolism, stimulate ovaries -ujjayi= mind body connection, balances thyroid
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS
SLEEP= sleep by 10 pm, 7-8 hrs of restful sleep
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT= target BMI between 20-24; even 5-10% weight loss boosts ovulation
SCREEN TIME= reduce blue light exposure post 7 pm(affects melatonin and fertility hormones)
STRESS MANAGEMENT= journaling, therapy, nature walks
AVOID PLASTIC= especially food in plastic containers- disrupts hormones
SEXUAL HEALTH= intercourse every 2-3 days during fertile window(day 10-18 of cycle)
TRACK CYCLE= use fertility apps, ovulation kits of cycles are irregular
NO SKIPPING MEALS= increases insulin resistance and worsens hormonal health
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Rx. Chandraprabha vati 1-0-1 Trifala Guggulu 1-0-1 Punarnava tab 1-0-1
