P C O S

Overview

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as polycystic ovarian disease, is a common health problem caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. It affects one in 10 women of childbearing age (18-45yrs). The word “polycystic” means “many cysts. It refers to a condition when a woman has a number of small cysts in the ovaries. Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. The principal features include no ovulation, irregular periods, acne and hirsutism. If not treated it can cause insulin resistant diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol leading to heart disease.

Symptoms

• Irregular periods or no periods at all.
• Difficulty getting pregnant (because of irregular ovulation or failure to ovulate)
• Excessive hair growth (hirsutism) – usually on the face, chest, back or buttocks.
• Weight gain.
• Thinning hair and hair loss from the head.
• Oily skin or acne.
• Dark patches of skin in folds and creases.

Cause

• The exact cause of PCOS is still unknown.
• Genes, insulin resistance, and inflammation have all been linked to excess androgen production.

Prevention & Management

1. Maintain Healthy weight with Nutritional balance.
2. Limit intake of Carbohydrates to maintain insulin level.
3. Be Active.
4. Increase iron, magnesium & fiber intake.
5. Cut out coffee & tea.
6. Manage stress & Sleep well.
7. To Prevent & Manage PCOS, maintain Healthy Lifestyle.
8. If Symptoms persist, consult A Homeopath.