Case Studies: PCOD 14 Day
PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease)
Outcome scales after 14 days of treatment:
Symptoms | Before treatment | After treatment |
Menstrual irregularity | Amenorrhea (no periods for 3 months) | Withdrawal bleeding initiated |
Lower abdominal pain | Moderate | Minimal |
Acne | Mild | Minimal |
Weight | 68 kg | 64.3 kg |
Hair fall | Moderate | Reduced |
After 14 days of inpatient treatment, the patient showed improvement in metabolic function and hormonal response, with initiation of withdrawal bleeding and reduction in associated symptoms. Continued treatment and lifestyle correction were advised for sustained results.
CASE STUDY
Patient Name: Ms. AP
Age/ Sex: 24 yrs / Female
Presenting complaints:
- Absence of menstruation for 3 months
- Lower abdominal heaviness and discomfort
- Mild acne
- Hair fall
- Weight gain
H/O Presenting complaints:
A 24-year-old female patient presented with complaints of absence of menstruation for the past 3 months. She reported a history of irregular cycles for the past 1 year, which gradually progressed to amenorrhea.
She also experienced lower abdominal heaviness, weight gain, and mild acne. She had not taken any recent hormonal treatment but had a history of irregular diet and stress.
Vital Parameters:
BP: 110/70 mm Hg Pulse: 74/min
Height: 158 cm Weight: 68 Kg
General History:
Ahara: High intake of bakery items, sweets, and processed foods
Vihara: Sedentary work routine, minimal exercise
Appetite: Mandagni
Micturition: Normal
Bowel: Slightly constipated
Sleep: Irregular
General Systemic Examination:
Gait: Normal GC: Normal CVS: S1S2 heard
CNS: Oriented
RS: NVBS heard PA: Soft, mild tenderness in lower abdomen
Clinical Examination:
- Mild acne on forehead
- Slight central obesity
- No significant hirsutism
- USG suggestive of polycystic ovarian changes
Dasavidha Pariksha:
Prakruthi: Kapha Vata
Vikrutha Dosha: Kapha Vata
Dushya: Rasa, Meda, Artava
Sara: Madhyama
Samhanana: Madhyama
Satva: Madhyama
Aharasakthi:
- Abhyavaharanasakthi – Madhyama
- Jaranasakthi – Mandya
Vyayamasakthi: Avara
Vaya: Youvana
Pramana: Madhyama
Ashtavidha Pariksha:
Nadi: Kapha Vata
Mala: Vibaddha
Mutra: Sadharana
Jihwa: Saam
Sabda: Sadharana
Sparsha: Snigdha
Drik: Sadharana
Akruthi: Madhyama
Nidana Panchaka:
Nidana:
- Excess sweets, bakery, processed foods
- Lack of exercise
- Stress and irregular routine
Purvarupa:
- Delayed cycles
- Heaviness in body
Rupa:
- Amenorrhea
- Acne, weight gain
- Lower abdominal discomfort
Upasaya:
- Light diet, detox, regular routine
Anupasaya:
- Heavy food, daytime sleep
Samprapthi Gataka:
Dosha: Kapha Vata
Dushya: Rasa, Meda, Artava
Agni: Mandagni
Ama: Saama
Srotas: Artavavaha, Medovaha
Srotodushtiprakara: Sanga
Sadhyasadhyata: Krichrasadhya
Samprapthi Flow Chart:
Mithyaharavihara
↓
Kapha Vata vriddhi
↓
Agnimandya → Ama
↓
Medo dushti
↓
Artavavaha srotorodha
↓
Artava kshaya (amenorrhea)
↓
PCOD lakshanas
Diagnosis:
PCOD (Artava Kshaya – Kapha Vata predominant)
Treatments given:
The patient underwent 14 days of inpatient Ayurvedic treatment, focusing on restoring Artava function and reducing Kapha:
Shodhana (Preparatory & Mild):
- Deepana-Pachana
- Snehapana
- Swedana
- Mridu Virechana
Shamana Chikitsa:
- Ayurvedic medicines for regulating Artava, improving Agni, and reducing Kapha
External Therapies:
- Udvartana (for Kapha-Meda reduction)
- Abhyanga and Swedana
Diet & Lifestyle:
- Kapha-pacifying, low-calorie diet
- Early waking and sleeping schedule
- Yoga practices focusing on hormonal balance
Outcome scales after 14 days of treatment:
Symptoms | Before treatment | After treatment |
Amenorrhea | 3 months absent | Withdrawal bleeding initiated |
Pain | Moderate | Minimal |
Acne | Mild | Minimal |
Weight | 68 kg | 66.8 kg |
Hair fall | Moderate | Reduced |
Conclusion:
This case demonstrates that even short-term Ayurvedic intervention (14 days) can initiate menstrual response and improve metabolic function in PCOD patients presenting with amenorrhea. Continued therapy is essential for full cycle normalization and prevention of relapse.
