Know these facts about PCOS
Do you have excess facial and body hair, acne, and mood changes? Well, it might be because of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It affects 6% to 10% of women, making it the most common endocrine disorder in women of childbearing age. (Source: Nutrition Care of Rochester)
PCOS is a hormonal disorder that causes enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. The hormonal imbalances typically show up as irregular menstrual cycles, a higher level of androgens in the body, and small cysts in the ovaries.
Who gets PCOS?
PCOS can occur at any age after puberty. Your risk of PCOS might be higher if you have obesity or if you have a mother, sister, or aunt with PCOS. (Source: US Department of Health & Human Services)
What are the symptoms of PCOS?
Some of the symptoms of PCOS include:
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Irregular menstrual cycle:
Women with PCOS might miss their period or have fewer periods (fewer than eight in a year). Or their period might take place every 21 days or more often. Some women with PCOS stop getting their period for months at a time.
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Hirsutism:
When you have too much hair on the face, chin, or parts of the body where men usually have hair, it is called hirsutism. It affects up to 70% of women with PCOS. (Source: US Department of Health & Human Services)
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Acne:
It can occur on the face, chest, and upper back.
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Thinning hair:
You might experience hair loss on the scalp.
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight.
- Darkening of skin, particularly along neck creases, in the groin, and underneath breasts.
- Skin tags, which are small excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area.
What causes PCOS?
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High levels of androgens:
Women with PCOS have more androgens than normal and it can prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation) during each menstrual cycle.
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High levels of insulin:
PCOS is associated with insulin, a hormone that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in your food. It uses this glucose for energy or stores it for future use. Excessive insulin interferes with the development of follicles and prevents normal ovulation.
Is PCOS linked to other health problems?
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Diabetes:
Up to 40% of women with PCOS develop either impaired glucose tolerance or type 2 diabetes by age 40. (Source: British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
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Unhealthy cholesterol:
Women with PCOS often have higher levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. High cholesterol raises your risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Sleep apnea:
Women with PCOS are at a higher risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea due to the influence of androgens affecting sleep receptors in the brain. (Source: Nutrition Care of Rochester)
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Anxiety and depression:
Women with PCOS have higher rates of anxiety and depression than women without the syndrome. (Source: Nutrition Care of Rochester)
Also Read: Can I get pregnant if I have PCOS?
Homeopathic treatment for PCOS
The advantages of PCOS treatment in homeopathy are:
- Homeopathy corrects the hormonal imbalance naturally.
- Homeopathic medicines for PCOS are side-effect-free.
- It regularizes the ovulation process and restores the menstrual cycle.
- Since PCOS symptoms differ from person to person, homeopathy finds a personalized remedy that is best suited for you.
30 out of 36 women experienced no symptoms with normal ovulating follicles after getting homeopathic treatment for PCOS. (Source: Mexican Homeopathy Bulletin)
At Dr Batra’s®, personalized treatments are created just for you and are known to be extremely effective. The diet plans suggested by the top nutritionists, counseling sessions with the experts and homeopathic treatment will collectively help you deal with PCOS.
Book an appointment with an expert homeopathic doctor at Dr Batra’s® if you have concerns about your menstrual cycle, if you're experiencing infertility or if your PCOS signs and symptoms are worsening.
