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What is the normal ovary volume for PCOS and can I use Shatavari water to reduce it?
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What is the normal ovary volume for PCOS and can I use Shatavari water to reduce it? - #56274

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Hii ... actuallyi diagnose pcom ....my right ovary volume is 9 and left ovary is 7 is its normal?? ..can Itake shitavre waterto reduce these volumes.....

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In PCOM/PCOS, ovarian volume can be mildly increased. An ovarian volume of 9 mL (right) and 7 mL (left) is not usually alarming by itself; symptoms, hormone levels, and ultrasound findings are also important. Take • Shatavari Churna – 3 g twice daily with warm milk after food. • Kanchanar Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after food. • Kumaryasava – 15 ml + equal water twice daily after food. Lifestyle: • Regular exercise, weight management, and avoiding excess sugar and processed foods. Shatavari water may be taken, but it is not known to specifically reduce ovarian volume. The focus should be on overall PCOS management.


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Your report shows: Right ovary volume: 9 mL Left ovary volume: 7 mL Is this normal? Yes — these values are generally within the normal physiological range. In medical understanding, a normal ovary volume in reproductive age women is usually around 3 to 10 mL. In PCOS, concern is usually raised when: Ovary volume is >10–12 mL, or Multiple small follicles are seen on ultrasound So your ovary size alone does not indicate enlargement or danger. In Ayurveda, PCOS is mainly linked with: Agnimandya (slow metabolism) Kapha–Medo imbalance (hormonal & fat tissue imbalance) Artava dhatu disturbance (reproductive tissue imbalance) The focus is not just “reducing ovary size” but restoring hormonal rhythm and metabolic balance. About Shatavari Water Shatavari is a Rasayana herb known for: Supporting female reproductive health Balancing hormones naturally Nourishing the reproductive system It may help in hormonal regulation and cycle support But it does not directly reduce ovary volume So, you may take Shatavari water as a supportive tonic, not as a treatment to shrink ovary size. Ayurvedic Holistic Advice (Important) For PCOS/PCOM balance, Ayurveda focuses on: Light, warm, easy-to-digest diet Regular physical activity (especially walking/yoga) Reducing sugar, refined flour, and excess dairy


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••First, please breathe a sigh of relief. Looking at your measurements, your ovarian volumes (Right: 9 mL, Left: 7m) are actually within the normal physiological limits for a woman of reproductive age. ••Understanding PCOM (Polycystic Ovarian Morphology) •It is highly common for people to confuse PCOS (the metabolic disorder) with PCOM (Polycystic Ovarian Morphology). PCOM simply means that an ultrasound showed a prominent number of small, resting follicles (often described as a “string of pearls”). ••PCOM is a visual description, not a disease. In fact, up to 25% of perfectly healthy, normally menstruating young women have PCOM without ever experiencing the hormonal imbalances, weight gain, or irregular periods associated with PCOS. Shatavari Water and Ovarian Volume Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is one of Ayurveda’s most revered Rasayanas (rejuvenative herbs) for female reproductive health. However, let us look at it through a proper Ayurvedic lens: •Will it directly “shrink” your ovaries? No. Shatavari does not act like a surgical tool or a targeted chemical reducer to physically diminish ovarian volume. ••How does it actually help? In Ayurveda, PCOM/PCOS is primarily viewed as a disruption of Vata (which governs movement and ovulation) and Kapha (which governs structure and fluid, leading to follicle accumulation), leading to a state of Granthi (cystic changes) and an imbalance in Artava Upadhatu (the menstrual fluid). ••How to use Shatavari appropriately: If you choose to use it, rather than just raw Shatavari water, the traditional and most bioavailable way to consume it is: ••Shatavari Churna (Powder): 1/2 teaspoon twice a day, taken with warm water or warm milk after meals. •Note: Because Shatavari is inherently heavy (Guru) and unctuous (Snigdha), it can sometimes mildly increase Kapha. If your digestion is slow or if you tend to gain weight easily, it is often paired with warm, digestive spices or herbs like Guduchi or Kanchanar Guggulu to ensure it doesn’t cause sluggishness. ••Next Steps for Holistic Management Instead of focusing solely on the numbers on your ultrasound, the best Ayurvedic approach is to treat the symptoms rather than just the scan. ••Track Your Cycles: Are your periods regular (every 21–35 days)? Do you experience severe cramping or heavy clotting? ••Ignite the Digestive Fire (Agni): Focus on warm, freshly cooked meals. Incorporate spices like ginger, cumin, and fenugreek (Methi) to clear out any metabolic toxins (Ama) that lead to follicle accumulation. ••Daily Movement: Gentle, consistent exercise (like Surya Namaskar or walking) is highly effective at stabilizing insulin levels, which directly keeps ovarian health in check.


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