POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME ( PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome commonly known as PCOS is not merely a new term for most of the women around us. It is one of the most common reproductive health problems nowadays among the teens and the women of childbearing age. Though in most of the societies people don't give much importance to the health-related issues of the women and women also shy away from talking about their health issues and this led to the not the detection of the problem at an early stage and cause a serious problem in the future. PCOS is one of them, so let's talk about this quite common but one of the most complex health issues of the women. 

What Actually PCOS is-

PCOS is a type hormonal disorder where woman’s ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal and this led to the enlargement of the size of the ovaries with small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) on the outer edges.

Common Symptoms-

Some common symptoms of PCOS are :

Irregular or no periods

Excess facial hair and around chest, stomach, thumbs, or toes.

Huge hair fall 

Acne, oily skin, or dandruff.

Weight gain

Cysts in ovaries

It is not necessary that these symptoms always diagnosed as PCOS. What does the report Say?

According to the report of PCOS Society, one in every 10 women in are suffering from this syndrome and among 10 women who are diagnosed with PCOS are teenage girls. And when we talk about India, a report by 

by the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, AIIMS shows that about 20-25 per cent of Indian women of childbearing age are suffering from PCOS. 

How Can You Naturally Cure PCOS-

It is unfortunate to know that the main cause of PCOS is still not founded and then so there is no permanent medicine to cure it but there are many natural ways to cure its symptoms. Some of these ways are:

1 EAT HEALTHY, BALANCED AND LOW GLYCEMIC DIET:

# Healthy diet is a key to a healthy life, eating a low glycemic diet will help in control in the sudden spike of blood sugar level and the nutritious food will keep you fit. It is effective for women suffering from Insulin resistant PCOS. 

# Eat anti-inflammatory food such as vegetables, fruits, hemp seeds, flax seeds, almonds, walnuts and refined oil and fats including coconut oil.

# Omega 3 fatty acids play a very important role in reducing the androgen or the male hormone levels in the body and improve insulin sensitivity. The supplement of Omega 3 fatty acids can be completed by eating walnuts and flax seeds.

# You should avoid packaged and fast food and include whole grains in your diet.

2 AVOID EXPOSURE TO ENDOCRINE DISRUPTERS- 

The chemicals found in plastics and makeup products, household cleaners and pesticides. When they enter your body they create hormone imbalance because they create confusion in our body that how much natural hormones need to to make this high estrogen in our body low progesterone and leads to infertility. So, choose organic products, steel or glass utensils.

3 LOSE WEIGHT- 

Being overweight and obese can increase the risk of hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. In a survey 60 per cent of women with PCOS are obese. Losing weight will reduce the level of androgen in your body and restores ovulation and the menstrual cycle. Hence regular exercise can help you to fight with PCOS and its symptoms effectively.

4 REDUCE BOTH PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS:

One of the most effective ways to balance the hormonal imbalance is to see the mind-body connection. Stress can have a drastic effect on your endocrine system and hormone production. Stress can be reduced by taking proper sleep, meditation, reading books can keep you happy and stress-free. Some herbs such as Ashvagandha, Holibasel, Tulsi etc. can also help.

5 EXERCISE AND YOGA-

Regular exercise and yoga can help a lot in maintaining the PCOS problem in control. Many yoga and asanas are specially designed for PCOS it will open up the pelvic area and promote relaxation. some of the most useful yoga postures are Butterfly Pose, Kapalbhati, etc.

FAQs-

What happens if it is not diagnosed on time?

Ans: If it is not diagnosed at the time it can lead to infertility, diabetes, high cholesterol and other serious diseases.

Is PCOS is Life-threatening?

Ans: Nitseitsel s not life-threatening but diseases which can occur because If this can be.

Can it permanently cure?

Ans: No, it can't occur permanently you can control its symptoms by changing your lifestyle and diet.

Is PCOS can cause due to family history?

Ans: Yes, in many cases genetic links are founded.

Women diagnosed PCOS can never get pregnant?

Ans: Women suffering from PCOS can be pregnant, talking to a doctor can help in this issue.

What should we avoid most?

Ans: Alcohol, smoking, caffeine, processed food should be avoided.

CONCLUSION:

PCOS could not permanently curable so, you should learn to live with it, there are many women who are living comfortably even after diagnosed with PCOS. You should always be happy and aware that PCOS is not a sin make others aware too.