All about the lifestyle disorder PCOS

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary syndrome) is one of the most common endocrine disease affecting 6 to 10 % of women of childbearing age. Pcos can be a complex condition, the symptoms of which are usually present at puberty, but it may take many years before patients are correctly diagnosed. Diagnosing PCOS can be tricky because not all women will have the same symptoms. The name ‘polycystic’ suggests you might have multiple ‘cysts’ on your ovaries, Dr.Rupal Nirav Shah leading Gynaecologist & IVF Expert and Medical Director, Rupal Hospital For Women and Vama Wellness Center for Women talks about PCOS in detail.

PCOS Causes:

While exact causes of PCOS are still unknown, doctors believe genetics and metabolism problems leading to hormonal imbalance, are the main reasons that cause PCOS which, in turn, affect the overall health and appearance of women.

PCOS Symptoms:

Most common symptoms include irregularity in periods, weight gain, acne, infertility, and miscarriages. Levels of androgen hormone (also known as the male hormone) may go up than usual and results in the excess hair on the face, chest, stomach, thumbs or toes.

 Metabolic problems associated with PCOS:

Many women suffering from PCOS have concurrent health issues like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and mental issues like depression and anxiety.

 PCOS Diagnosis:

To be diagnosed with PCOS, a woman must have 2 of 3 possible issues: irregular periods, high levels of hormones (such as LH, testosterone or fasting Insulin), and ovaries that contain multiple very small cysts, which is diagnosed by sonography. This cyst of PCOS are very small (

Treatment For PCOS:

A permanent cure for PCOS does not exist yet but medications in form of dietary supplements, sugar controlling drugs and hormonal pills are available for curing some of the symptoms like an irregularity in periods, acne and excess hair growth. Fertility treatments like ovulation Induction medicines, laparoscopic PCO drilling, IUI, IVF are available to solve the problem of infertility. Weight reduction may prove to be helpful in treating infertility as exercise and proper diet regularizes ovulation. Although medications can play a vital role in normalizing hormones and treating PCOS to a certain level and on a temporary basis, please remember that It is a lifestyle disorder where lack of exercise and disciplined food habits are major contributing factors for PCOS. A healthier lifestyle is considered the most important step in managing PCOS. This starts with a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight.

Obesity is associated with PCOS and can worsen complications of the disorder.

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