Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) / Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in 2022 is a hormonal disorder that affects your menstural cycle and is common in females of child bearing age group.
Women with PCOS may have prolonged menstural cycle or amenorrhoea. They may also have excess male hormones which causes symptoms like acne, hirsutism, etc.
The Signs and symptoms of PCOS
1. Irregular periods
2. Hirsutism
3. Severe acne
4. Weight gain
5. Acanthosis nigricans
6. Loss of hair
What are the causes ?
1. Low grade inflammation
2. Heredity
3. Excess insulin
4. Excess androgen
What are the long term Complications?
1. Infertility
2. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
3. Gestational diabetes or pregnancy induced hypertension
4. Miscarriage
5. Preterm delivery
6. Metabolic syndrome
7. Anxiety, depression, sleep apnoea
8. Endometrial cancer
How is PCOS treated?
PCOD is a lifestyle disorder and is due to hormonal imbalance. There is no cure for PCOS but it can be managed with life style modifications, proper diet, exercise and medications.
1. Balanced Nutritious diet
2. Regular exercise
3. Symptomatic treatment
4. Low dose oral contraceptive pills
5. Other agents
Note:- Always take consultation with Ayurveda Doctors before taking any medicine.
