POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)

·        Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems that may affect their overall health, appearance and confidence.

·        Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an imbalance in reproductive hormones common among women of reproductive age.

·        Women with PCOS may have irregular or missed periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels.

·        The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (cyst) and fail to regularly release eggs (an ovulation).

·        Symptoms of PCOS may begin shortly after puberty, but can also develop during the later teen years and early adulthood.

·        Most women with PCOS grow many small cysts on their ovaries. That is why it is called polycystic ovary syndrome. The cysts are not harmful but lead to hormone imbalances.

 

What are the Causes of PCOS…?

The factors that might play a role include:

·        Excess insulin: Insulin is the hormone produced in the pancreas that allows cells to use sugar, the body's primary energy supply. If cells become resistant to the a/ction of insulin, then blood sugar levels can rise and body might produce more insulin. Excess insulin might increase androgen production, causing difficulty with ovulation.

·        Low-grade inflammation: Research has shown that women with PCOS have a type of low-grade inflammationdue towhite blood cells' production of substances to fight infection that stimulates polycystic ovaries to produce androgens, which can lead to heart and blood vessel problems.

·        Heredity: Research suggests that certain genes might be linked to PCOS.

·        Excess androgen: The ovaries produce abnormally high levels of androgen, resulting in hirsutism and acne.

 

 

What are the Symptoms of PCOS…?

 

·        Women with PCOS typically have irregular or missed periods as a result of not ovulating. Although some women may develop cysts on their ovaries, many women do not.

·        PCOS common symptoms include acne, excess hair, hair loss, depression, anxiety, sex and relationships and other health problems associated with PCOS such as metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

·        Weight gain: About half of women with PCOS will have weight gain and obesity that is difficult to manage.

·        Unwanted hair growth (also known as hirsutism): Areas affected by excess hair growth may include the face, arms, back, chest, thumbs, toes, and abdomen. Hirsutism related to PCOS is due to hormonal changes in androgens.

·        Acanthosis nigricans: The most notable sign of acanthosis nigricans is dark patches of skin with a thick, velvety texture. The most frequent trigger for acanthosis nigricans is too much insulin in your bloodstream, seen in PCOS.

·        Fatigue: Many women with PCOS report increased fatigue and low energy. Related issues such as poor sleep may contribute to the feeling of fatigue.

·        Thinning hair on the head: Hair loss related to PCOS may increase in middle age.

·        Infertility: PCOS is a leading cause of female infertility. However, not every woman with PCOS is the same. Although some women may need the assistance of fertility treatments, others are able to conceive naturally.

·        Acne: Hormonal changes related to androgens can lead to acne problems. Other skin changes such as the development of skin tags and darkened patches of skin are also related to PCOS.

·        Mood changes: Having PCOS can increase the likelihood of mood swings, depression, and anxiety.

·        Pelvic pain: Pelvic pain may occur with periods, along with heavy bleeding. It may also occur when a woman isn’t bleeding.

·        Headaches: Hormonal changes prompt headaches.

·        Sleep problems: Women with PCOS often report problems such as insomnia or poor sleep. There are many factors that can affect sleep, but PCOS has been linked to a sleep disorder called sleep apnea.  With sleep apnea, a person will stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep.

 

 

 

 

 

What are the complications of PCOS…?

Complications of PCOS can include:

·        Infertility.

·        Gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure.

·        Miscarriage or premature birth.

·        Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis — a severe liver inflammation caused by fat accumulation in the liver.

·        Metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels that significantly increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.

·        Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.

·        Sleep apnea.

·        Depression, anxiety and eating disorders.

·        Abnormal uterine bleeding.

·        Cancer of the uterine lining (endometrial cancer).

 

·        Obesity is associated with PCOSand can worsen complications of the disorder.

 

How Homeopathy helps…?

·        The problems arising in females due to changes in life styles and genetic defects,can be eradicated from its roots with the help of homeopathy medicines Thereby getting a permanent solution to all types of problems.

·        Many people do not recognize the various health disorders that result when they resort to medicines for temporary relief.

·         It is best to select the Homeopathy physicians who restore complete health.

·        Treatment based on the genetic constitution of the patient results in complete restoration of health without any side effects.