PCOS and mental health: What's the connection
If you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), chances are you feel tired even after sleeping peacefully. You are trying every method you know in order to lose weight but it doesn’t seem to work. But while dealing with your PCOS problems, did you take a moment to think about the mental distress it gives you?
PCOS is a complex condition that can affect various aspects of your life including your mental health. In fact, a study by NCBI concluded that women with PCOS are three times more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression than women who don’t have PCOS. Let’s understand this concept further.
Fast facts about PCOS
- PCOS is the most common endocrine condition among women at the reproductive age. (Source: NCBI)
- The Indian Fertility Society reported that this condition is found in 3.7% to 22.5% of women in India.
- PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that affects 10 million women globally. (Source: PCOS Awareness Association)
- Women with PCOS produce higher male hormones called androgens.
- The most common symptoms of PCOS are irregular periods, difficulty in conceiving, excess and irregular hair growth on the face and other parts of your body, acne and obesity amongst others.
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How does PCOS affect mental health?
The research to determine the direct link between PCOS and your mental health is still a work-in-progress. However, the PCOS symptoms are known to affect your mental health. To test the prevalence of anxiety, depression and low Quality of Life (QOL), a study was conducted on 70 women. 38.6% and 25.7% of those women were diagnosed with anxiety and depression respectively. Infertility and hair loss were associated with anxiety while acne with depression. Additionally, excessive facial hair which is also known as hirsutism was associated with a lower psychological QOL.
When you have PCOS, the serotonin level (hormone which emits positive feelings throughout the body) dips. This can make you experience even more symptoms of depression and anxiety. As a young woman with PCOS, you may stress about your physical appearances which can lead to anxiety and depression among many.
How do anxiety and depression affect your quality of life?
PCOS along with mental strains of depression and anxiety can affect you physically by disrupting your sleep patterns. When it comes to infertility or irregular periods, it may affect you psychologically by making you doubt your worth and reducing your motivation. Socially, your relationships and work-life balance can also be disturbed.
Wondering where you can get PCOS treatment that gives you a better quality of life? Homeopathy can help.
Get PCOS treatment in homeopathy for a better quality of life
It’s true that PCOS cannot be completely treated. But homeopathic medicine for PCOS can help you get relief from the individual symptoms. It can effectively manage your symptoms to help you lead a healthier and more satisfying life. It works on restoring your hormonal levels and regularising your menstrual cycle as well. Homeopathy for PCOS is known to restore your overall quality of life by giving you long-lasting results.
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®, we have a dedicated team of homeopathic doctors who provide customized homeopathic treatment suitable for your symptoms and conditions. Additionally, we can help you emerge stronger from PCOS and deal with its mental distress in a better way.
Book an online appointment at Dr Batra’s®and let homeopathy deal with your mental and emotional state along with your polycystic ovary syndrome.
Lifestyle tips
One of the most effective ways to deal with the polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms is leading a healthy lifestyle. Eat a nutritious diet of fruits, dry fruits and leafy vegetables, remain active and maintain a healthy weight according to your Body Mass Index. Additionally, it’s important to know when you need help and turn to the professionals.
With the right support, awareness and effective treatment, both your PCOS and emotional health can be improved.
