POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME has today become a common condition that leads to irregular menstrual cycle, excessive hair growth, acne and infertility. PCOS occurs due to the hormonal imbalance due to excess hormones known as androgens, produced by ovaries. This results in imbalanced reproductive hormones leading to irregular menstrual cycles, missed periods and unpredictable ovulation. In an ultrasound small follicular cysts are visible on the ovaries a lot of times still despite the name it's not necessary to have cysts on your ovaries to have PCOS.
CAUSES OF PCOS
The exact cause of PCOS is not known but few of the reasons are mentioned below:
- When the level of androgen increases excessively, it causes ovulation difficulty that may cause reason for PCOS.
- Genetic reason can be a cause of PCOS For example: If in your family your mother, the grandmother is having a history of PCOS than you may have higher chances of developing PCOS.
- When ovaries produce high levels of androgen it results in acne and excessive hair growth.
- Lifestyle changes
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Sleep apnea
- Fat and cholesterol related abnormalities.
- Obesity can be a cause of PCOS in women as it increases inflammation in the body.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PCOS
The common signs & symptoms seen in PCOS patients are:
- After having one or more normal ones, there is no period during puberty i.e. secondary amenorrhea
- Irregular menstrual history
- Excessive hair growth over the face, around nipples and other body parts
- Size of breast decreases
- Weight gain
- The clitoris becomes Enlarged
- Hair thinning, depression, and mood swings
- Change in Voice i.e. it gets deeper
- Excessive bleeding during periods
- Acne Vulgaris that gets worse.
- The skin of the neck, underarms, and groin area become darker.
- Infertility
DIAGNOSIS :
- Physical examination
- History
- Symptoms
- Menstrual history
- Blood examination(FBS and lipid profile)
- Thyroid profile
- USG of abdomen and vagina
COMPLICATION:
- Breast cancer
- Hypertension
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Cardiac complication
- High cholesterol
- Endometrial cancer
AYURVEDIC VIEW OF PCOS
According to Ayurveda PCOS can be clinically divided into two ways based on dosha dominance - Kapha Pradhan Dosha and Pitta Pradhan Dosha. It is related to artava kshaya in ayurveda. The patients who are kapha pradhan are more obese and tend to show the classical signs of PCOS.
Yoga asanas recommended for PCOS:
Yoga is so beneficial in maintaining the overall well being of an individual. it acts as a natural healing supplement in case of many diseases. Along with medicines, one can follow these asanas for better and fast recovery.
- Shavasana (corpse pose)- lie flat on ground, keeps legs apart by keepings arms and legs relaxed. palms facing upwards and relax. take a slow and deep breath. Practice for 10 min.
- Padamasana (lotus pose)-Sit on the ground with a straight spine. Bend right knee and place over left thigh with sole facing upwards and close to the abdomen. Keep your head straight and place hand over folded knees. practice for 1 min and breathe gently
- Balasana (child pose)sit on heels. keep knees apart and bring down your head to touch the floor and lay your torso down between your thighs. After this place your hands on the floor at the sides of the torso and relax your shoulders.
maintain this pose up to 1 min
- Naukasana (boat pose)- lie on the back with joined feet and arms resting beside. Take a deep breath and lift your head, chest, and feet above the ground. Keep eyes, toes, and fingers straight and take deep breaths. The pressure is felt in the abdominal region.
Benefits of yoga in PCOD:
- Help to maintain weights and prevent obesity
- Improves fertility
- Maintain stress levels
- Maintain GIT tract
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