Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disease that affects women in their reproductive age. The disease is characterized by the fact that cysts are formed inside of the ovaries (female reproductive organ). This disease has increased its grasp over Indian society in recent times. 1 in 5 women or 20% of Indian women is predicted to be suffering from the PCOS problem. People in our society are very less informed about the disease and so the treatment is not availed by many. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is most evident in teenage girls.

Signs and symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) was first described in the year 1935. Currently, over 10 million population of women is said to be suffering from this disease and the number is predicted to shoot to over 370 million by 2035. With these overwhelming numbers of sufferers, awareness about the disease is minimal. Due to the lack of awareness, this disease goes unnoticed for years which takes a huge toll on the physical as well as sexual health of a woman. The widely varying symptoms of this disease make it tough to be tracked. But the following are some of the main symptoms PCOS:

·         Irregular Menstrual Cycle

A woman may have fewer periods or may miss the periods. The menstrual cycles are delayed.

·         Growth in the body hair

The body hair in the back, toes, face, etc. grows abnormally.

·         Acne and oily skin

·         Obesity

·         Hair loss and dandruff

·         Darkening of skin.

The skin becomes dark in the neck and underneath the breasts.

 

PCOS raises the risk for the following if not treated:

·         Type 2 diabetes

·         Heart disease

·         High blood pressure

·         Cholesterol abnormalities

·         Endometrial Cancer

 

Types of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

There are four types of PCOS:

·         Insulin-resistant PCOS

·         Inflammatory PCOS

·         Hidden-cause PCOS

·         Pill-induced PCOS

 

Causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is caused due to the imbalances of the sexual hormones in your brain and ovaries.

Ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. The ovaries contain the lifetime supply of eggs. These eggs are immature and are stored in a tiny fluid-filled structure called the follicle. The pituitary gland located in our brain secretes a hormone called Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) into the bloodstream to direct the function of the ovaries. After these hormones reach the ovaries, hundreds of eggs start to mature which leads to the expansion of the size of the follicle. On being fully mature, the egg secretes the female sex hormone called Estrogen. After the level of Estrogen reaches a certain level in the bloodstream, the pituitary gland sends the Luteinizing Hormone (LH) to the ovaries which cause the most mature follicle to open which in turn releases the egg. This process is called ovulation. The egg then travels through the other reproductive organ called the fallopian tube and waits for fertilization. The remaining eggs and follicles then dissolve with time. If the egg is not fertilized then they are shed in the next menstrual period.

The pituitary gland of the patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) secretes unusually high amounts of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) into the bloodstream which disrupts the regular menstrual cycle. As a result of which, the follicle remains immature and this disrupts the process of ovulation. Some of the immature follicle which should have dissolved with time do not dissolve and remain as fluid-filled sacs also called as cysts.

The other cause of PCOS is the increase in the level of insulin, the hormone produced by the pancreas. The excess amount of insulin when combines with the Luteinizing Hormone (LH) prevents ovulation as the combination of both the hormones produces the male hormone called testosterone. The increase in the testosterone also leads to other problems like acne and abnormal hair growth in the face, chest, back, or toes. But not always the high growth of hair or acne suggests that someone has PCOS. So, the diagnosis of the disease is very important.

Diagnosis for PCOS

Department of endocrinology and metabolism, AIIMS conducted a study regarding PCOS. The detailed study reveals that about 20-25% of the Indian women suffering from PCOS are of reproductive age. The study was conducted on about sample size of 3500. The shocking outcome was that 50% of the women were unaware of the fact that they are suffering from the disease.

 

The test of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) generally consists of thorough questioning. The doctor needs to know about the menstrual cycle and regular health followed by a full body check-up. The doctor may want to see get the blood tests to make sure the blood sugar level and hormone level are not on the higher side. Some doctors may ask for an ultrasound too. After a lot of grilling and body examinations, if the patients test positive of the disease, she surely would want the treatment of the PCOS.

 

Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

People rely on traditional methods for the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). But the doctors instead of supplying medicines for the entire disease, supply medication like birth control pills and diabetes for the individual symptoms. These do not solve the core issue.

PCOS also leads to infertility. Worried about not having a child makes the patient & her family anxious and they opt treatment from the local quacks and some even surrender to prayers and pooja. But in the absence of proper treatment, the condition of the patients worsens which may in the future lead to infertility.

But homeopathy has the solution to the problem.

 

Homeopathy for PCOS

Homeopathic treatment has seen a huge success in curing PCOS. In recent times, homeopathy has seen an increase in popularity because of its safe and secure cost-effective treatment. The treatment takes some time but if the full course is followed the disease can be fully cured. Homeopathic medicines are made from a natural substance and have no adverse effect on the health of the patient. Dr Vatsal Homeopathy prescribes the medicine after a careful examination but some of the best medicines which are useful in the treatment are furnished below:

(a) Nux Vomica

(b) Pulsatila

(c) Sepia

(d) Ferrum Phospohricum

 

How can Dr Vatsal Homeopathy help?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) patients are very common at our hospital. Women being the most important part of our society, we take their problems very seriously. Their well-being becomes our priority. We at Dr Vatsal Homeopathy always gets to the underlying cause of ailment of PCOS and work on correcting the hormonal imbalance. We don’t just prescribe medicine for the symptoms visible to the eyes but get to the root cause. We also suggest proper food as we understand that PCOS can’t just be treated by medicine but a healthy lifestyle and diet is a necessity too. Dr Vatsal Homeopathy, thus, provides you the wholesome and robust treatment.

Some FAQS related to PCOS

Q) Is PCOS life-threatening?

A) No, PCOS is not life-threatening. But if not treated, PCOS can invite a lot of serious problems like Type 2 diabetes, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Endometrial Cancer, etc.

 

Q) Will PCOS pose a problem in me having children or Can I be pregnant with PCOS?

A) Women with PCOS struggle to become pregnant but not all women with PCOS need to face problems in having children. Women with irregular periods are at higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy

Q) Can PCOS go away on its own?

A) No, PCOS does not go on its own. One needs to get treatment for the disease and homeopathic treatment has been very successful.

 

Q) What to eat and what not to eat with PCOS?

A) A woman with PCOS should avoid high glycemic food(food with excess glucose) in the form of carbohydrates and sugar. A healthy diet for the patients should constitute high fiber, vitamins and minerals, proteins, and low-fat food.

 

Q) Are PCOS painful?

A) No, PCOS is not painful. The pain is in the ovary is due to ovulation or cyst which is temporary and fades away with time.

 

 

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