Evaluation Of Awareness and Early Screening Practices for Oral Cancer Among High-Risk Population

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome/polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS/PCOD) is a common endocrine, metabolic and reproductive health disorder among women of reproductive age. It is associated with menstrual irregularity, hyperandrogenic symptoms, insulin resistance, infertility concerns, obesity, psychosocial distress and long-term cardiometabolic risk. The public-health burden is intensified by delayed diagnosis, fragmented care, stigma, low awareness and poor continuity of lifestyle counselling. The present thesis examines an integrated model combining Ayurvedic lifestyle practices, diet regulation, yoga, stress control, sleep and daily routine regulation with physician-directed allopathic treatment in women with PCOS/PCOD. Data collection tools included socio-demographic and clinical proformas, menstrual history, anthropometry, biochemical investigations, symptom assessment, lifestyle checklist and PCOS qualityof-life questionnaire. The intervention included structured dietary guidance, yoga and physical activity, stress-management practices, sleep routine regulation and prescribed allopathic management according to clinical need. The changes were clinically meaningful and supported the usefulness of integrated, patient-centred management. Conclusion: Integrated Ayurvedic lifestyle practices with allopathic treatment may provide a practical publichealth approach for PCOS/PCOD by addressing reproductive symptoms, metabolic risk and behavioural determinants together.