POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (COMMON FEMALE HEALTH PROBLEM)

POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (COMMON FEMALE HEALTH PROBLEM)

Poly cystic ovarian syndrome is emerging as most common female gynecological problem these days.

INTRODUCTION:

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the presence is the presence of multiple cysts in the ovaries caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. There is an elevation of male hormones causing symptoms.

The ovaries fail to release egg monthly as a result of small multiple fluid filled cavities in the ovaries. The cyst itself is not harmful but may leads to serious health problems if left untreated.

WHAT CAUSES PCOS

The exact cause of this syndrome is still unknown but genetic play a role in its occurrence.

Insulin resistance also has linked to women with PCOS.

SYMPTOMS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

Most common symptoms of PCOS includes:

1) Irregular periods

2) Hair growth: hair growth mostly occurs on face but may develop on belly, back and chest

Excess hair growth is termed as hirsutism.

3) Weight gain

4) Acne

5) Difficulty in getting pregnant

6) Darkening of the skin

7) Headaches

HOW PCOS AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH

Hormonal imbalance can affect your health in many ways leading to infertility or problem in getting pregnant, obesity, and insulin resistance leading to type 2 diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular diseases and even cancers.

HOW PCOS CAN BE DIAGNOSED

Polycystic ovarian syndrome can be diagnosed by looking for the symptoms such as excess growth of facial hairs, irregular periods, and weight gain.

By blood tests looking for hormonal levels

By ultrasound examination

POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYDROME AND PREGNANCY

Women with pcos have difficulty in getting pregnant as normal menstrual cycle is disturbed and hormonal imbalance will make it worse.

But you can get pregnant if healthy ovulation is restored using fertility treatment.

Women with pcos are more likely to have pregnancy complications like premature delivery,

High blood pressure and gestational diabetes.

LIFESTYLE TIPS FOR PCOS

Losing just 5 to 10 percent of body weight can help you to resume your normal periods.

Healthy weight loss can be achieved by diet and exercise.

Low carb diet can help in successive weight loss.

Weight loss can also help in reducing cholesterol levels and insulin level which in turn reduces the risk for type 2 diabetes.

MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

BIRTH CONTROL PILLS: can help to restore normal periods

METFORMIN: can help in improving insulin levels.

FERTILITY TREATMENT: helps in restoring normal ovulation and helps in getting pregnant.

HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENT: including laser hair removal and electrolysis

DIET FOR PCOS

High fiber diet can be helpful by slowing digestion and reducing the impact of sugar on the blood.

Eating the right amount of protein.

Avoid sugary food, sweetened items, bakery food and processed food.

POLYCSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME IN MY OPINION

The symptoms of PCOS can be improved by reducing just 5 to 10 percent of body weight.

As myself suffering from PCOS only by reducing weight has helped me a lot to overcome the PCOS symptoms.

CONCLUSION:

PCOS is a most common female gynecological problem of reproductive age. Every other women I spoke to is suffering from PCOS.

Exercise and diet can lead to a healthy weight loss and avoiding the symptoms of PCOS.

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