PCOD

Polycystic ovarian disease/ Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a hormonal disorder common among the woman of reproductive age. The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that it affects 116 million women worldwide as of 2010 (3.4 % of women).

Risk factors include obesity, lack of exercise and family history etc.

• Irregular menstrual cycle – Oligomenorrhoea (fewer than 9 menstrual cycle per year) or Amenorrhoea

• Excess androgen – increased level of male hormones. The most common signs are acne, hirsutism, androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness) etc.

• Polycystic ovaries – Ovaries might be enlarged and contain several immature follicles.

• Metabolic syndrome – Tendency for obesity, other symptoms associated with insulin resistance.

Pelvic ultrasound is the major diagnostic tool.

Complications of PCOD/PCOS can include

• Infertility

• Gestational diabetes or PIH

• Miscarriage or pre-mature birth

• Type-2 Diabetes mellitus or Pre-Diabetes mellitus

• Sleep apnoea

• Depression, anxiety, eating disorder

• Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)

• Endometrial cancer

Researches have shown that PCOS treatment in homoeopathy offer better results when compared to treatment with modern medicine. Homoeopathy corrects the hormonal disturbance without the risk of side effects. Homoeopathic medicine can modify general tendencies thus causing cure of these conditions.

Maintain a healthy body weight

• Weight loss can reduce insulin and androgen levels and may restore ovulation.

• Natural and unprocessed food

• Low carbohydrate

• Fatty fish including tuna, sardines, mackerel

• Red grape, blue berries, black berries and cherry

• Spinach and other leafy vegetables

• Broccoli and cauliflowers

• Olive oil as well as coconut oil

• Dark chocolates

• Spices including turmeric and cinnamon

• Pastry and white bread

• Fast food

• Sugary beverages, energy drinks

• Processed meat such as hot dog, sausages etc.

• Excess red meat