Clinical Evaluation of Uttarbasti in PCOS (Poly cystic ovary syndrome) with special reference to Śatāvhādi Tail

Abstract

PCOS means polycystic ovarian Syndrome  PCOS affects 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age In Ayurvedic classics, Ᾱcārya Kāśyapa mentioned PCOS in terms of ‘Puṣpaghni Revatī. He narrated that woman who observes her fruitless menstruation in appropriate time, has corpulent and hairy cheeks, she is also (seized with) called as  Puṣpaghni Revatī. The present clinical trial by trans cervical route by  Śatāvhādi  Tail based on the classical reference in Ashtang Samgraha The ingredients of Śatāvhādi  Tail are viz,  śatāvhā, Saŗśapa, Ajavāyan, Śigru,Hingu, Kustha, Mandanaphala, processed in Mustard oil. It has been given by Uttarbasti module. All the ingredients are mainly Katu Ras Usna Virya and Uṣna Tikshna Guna. The 30 married female recruited this clinical trial who received Śatāvhādi  Tail 5-7 ml trancervical route at Bharati Vidyapeeth(D.U) College of Ayurved and Hospital, Katraj Dhanakawadi , Pune 43. The results assessed in terms of USG (Ovarian volume and no of follicles), LH:FSH Ratio and S.Testesterone and subjective parameter Sthula Lomash Ganda (Corupurulent hair on cheek) and Arthavkshaya. It showed effect on hormonal level {LH, FSH} but slight effect on serum testosterone.