Ayurveda believes that three ‘doshas’ or forces of energy – vatta, pitta and kapha – circulate in the body and facilitate important bodily functions. In healthy individuals, all three doshas are in perfect harmony. According to Ayurveda, any imbalance in the three forces of energies can lead to diseases.

Ayurvedic texts mention the presence of shukra dhatu (semen) in both men and women. Shukra dhatu plays a vital role in maintaining the health of the reproductive system.Shukra dhatu can be considered as a combination of androgen (male hormone) and estrogen (female hormone). Any imbalance in Shukra dhatucan cause infertility.

An imbalance in the doshas can affect the efficieny of the Shukra dhatu. When “doshas” affect the efficiency of the Shukra dhatu in women, it leads to excess production of male hormones and other symptoms of PCOS such as the appearance of cysts in the ovaries.

Ayurvedic treatment has a holistic approach towards management of PCOS. Each patient is given a unique therapy based on her specific health needs due to PCOS, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Such personalized approach helps in re-balancing the hormones naturally. Ayurvedic therapy focuses on balancing tissue nutrition, rectifying the imbalance of dosha-bio-energies that govern the body and boosting metabolism. Ayurvedic therapies also help in gradual and wholesome weight loss, reduce hair, facial hair growth and reduces acne. Lifestyle modification-healthy diet and regular physical activity , focus on weight loss if overweight  are the two concepts many researcher have highlighted in the management of PCOS considering it as a lifestyle disorder. Further, it is now believed that prevention of PCOS is possible by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

One of the main goal of Ayurveda-as explained by Shushruta Acharya, is to prevent disease by adopting various Ayurveda concept of daily routine, seasonal routine, concept of food and other concepts.

Thus, Ayurvedic therapy not only helps in controlling PCOS; it also helps in restoring health and well-being.

Ayurveda is not only about herbal medicines. In fact, the basic philosophy of Ayurveda advises on healthy ways to live life. The word “Ayurveda” itself means the “Science of Life.” I always say, medicines are a last resort for treating any condition. In order to be healthy, you need to eat right, exercise regularly and manage your stress levels.

For the herbs to do their job effectively, you need to take care of what you are eating and how you are living your  life. If you do so, there’s no stopping you from reversing PCOS or any other lifestyle disease.