Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is a multifactorial and polygenic condition. PCOS is one of the most common Hormonal disorders among women in reproductive age group. The incidence varies between 0.5 to 4% more common amongst infertile women. It is prevalent in young reproductive age group 20 to 30%. Polycystic ovary may be seen in about 20% of normal women¹. In this condition, the ovaries of the woman may become enlarged and they may develop numerous harmless fluids filled sacs (follicles). These follicles are underdeveloped sacs which are meant for developing eggs – in PCOS, these follicles fail to release the matured eggs. Following unhealthy Food patterns, sedentary lifestyle, hormonal imbalance, stress and insulin resistance leads to PCOS. Treatment is primarily targeted to correct the biochemical abnormalities, weight reduction, management of hyperandrogenemia, metabolic syndrome, hyperinsulinemia, endometrial hyperplasia, ovulation induction, insulin sensitizers and surgery which is expensive as well as can lead to complications². The yoga therapy or ‘yoga chikitsa’ refers to the treatment of diseases by means of yogic exercises which may be physical or mental or both. This mode of treatment has been practiced in India from very ancient times. Yoga aims at obtaining relief from pain and suffering. Konasanas are the sets of asanas help to develop and tone the muscles, has favorable effect on the abdominal and pelvic organs as they get compression alternatively and aids good circulation. Naturopathy is the system in which natural elements are used such as panchamahabhuta are used to treat the diseases³. Hydrotherapy is one among the naturopathy treatment which elements the morbid matter and improves the circulation to the organs of the body. It is a need of hour to find out the natural, cost effective and safe methods to treat the PCOS. With this background, the present study is designed to evaluate the combined effect of selected yoga and naturopathy techniques in PCOS.

Group A 20 Subjects and Group B 20 Subjects

Intervention of the study:-

GROUP A

Selected Yogasanas will be demonstrated and practiced by the subjects for 3 months every day morning except during menstruation period.

Asanas: - Practicing following asanas 2 rounds each minimum 30 seconds holding in final posture -Parshvakonasana, Parivritta Konasana, Trikonasana, Parivritta Trikonasana, Upavishta Konasana, Suptakonasana, Baddhakonasana.

GROUP B

Selected Yogasanas will be demonstrated and practiced by the subjects for 3 months every day morning along with Neutral hip bath for 20 minutes everyday evening except during menstruation period.