Easy methods to treat PCOD/PCOS
PCOD/PCOS is because of hormonal imbalance that can affect women throughout their reproductive years. Your menstrual cycle gets thrown off and it may result less fertile. The ovaries normally secrete female hormones, which called estrogen and progesterone at a certain ratio and there is a small secretion of the male hormone called androgen. When there is a disturbance in this hormonal ratio, and where there is an increase in the androgen, multiple follicles are formed in the surface of the ovary, that is why it is called as polycystic ovary. The reasons for this type of hormonal imbalance is not clear, but there are some triggering factors, lifestyle, hormonal imbalance, or genetic.
Symptoms
- Irregular period or no periods at all, prolonged periods, scanty periods.
- Weight problems.
- Dark patches of skin.
- Hormonal imbalances.
- High blood pressure.
- The male distribution of hair on the face, thinning of hair, on the body.
- Sudden mood Changes, Night sweats
- Sudden brief sensation of heat over the entire body.
- Headaches, Depression, Fatigue
- Nervous, Irritable, Tearful
- Memory Lapse
- Premature aging
- Bleeding changes
- Tender breast
- Excessive thirst.
- Anxiety
- Insulin resistance.
- Infertility
- Hair loss.
Foods that cause PCOS
- High GI (Glycemic index) foods: Affects your blood sugar level.
- Dairy products: Allergic reactions digestion problems.
- Caffeine : Increase estrogen levels and affects fertility.
- White sugar : Increase in sugar levels.
- White flour and white rice: Affects digestive system and suppress immunity system.
- Hydrogenated Oils : Raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol.
- Alcohol : Worsens metabolism of sugar.
- Red meat: Affects your hormonal system.
- Gluten grains: Digestive problems.
Methods to treat PCOD/PCOS
- Lose weight
Weight management is important for women with PCOS. Do not lose weight if your body mass index is already considered “normal” or “healthy”, but if you are overweight, even a small decrease in your weight can help to balance your hormones.
- Improve your eating habits
Eat a more balanced diet filled with plenty of fruits, whole grains, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. You should also consider making alterations to your diet that can help you to keep your blood sugar levels in check.
- Quit smoking
If you currently smoke or use any other tobacco products, quit as soon as possible.
- Regulate your menstrual cycle
Heavy or irregular periods are a common symptom of PCOS, so many treatments are aimed at regulating your menstrual cycle. These treatments usually involve medication that can raise progesterone levels while decreasing androgen production
- Attack excessive male hormone
If you want to control PCOS symptoms related to the excess of androgen hormone in your body, your doctor may prescribe an anti-androgen medication. These medications are usually used to clear PCOS triggered acne and decrease excess hair growth.
- Ask your doctor about laparoscopic ovarian drilling
For women with PCOS who are trying to get pregnant but do not respond to traditional fertility treatments, your doctor may recommend this outpatient surgery.
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