PCOS (Poly cystic ovarian syndrome) earlier known as PCOD (Poly cystic ovarian Diseases) is a group of symptoms which includes
- Unwanted hair growth on face.
- Male pattern baldness
- Very less or no Ovulation
- Multiple cyst in ovaries
It is a hormonal disturbance affecting more than 20% of women worldwide. In India it is now increasing faster especially in urban cities.
We are calling it a lifestyle disorder. The exact cause is still unknown but may due to excessive amount androgen hormone, diabetes, multiple miscarriage, obesity, endometrial carcinoma and stress.
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
- Acne with oily skin
- Few, irregular, or absent menstrual periods.
- Hirusitism (excessive hair growth on face)
- Androgenic alopecia ( Male pattern baldness due to elevated
testosterone the male hormone) - Obesity (Apple Shaped)
- Mood swing, bloating, heavy bleedings.
INVESTIGATION REQUIRED
- Gynecological Ultrasonography
- Laparoscopic examination
- Level of serum TSH, 17-hydroxyprogestron, DHEAS and androstenedion in blood
HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT
Homeopathic medicines do wonders in PCOD/PCOS while there is no cure in conventional medicine, Homeopathy can manage the obesity and stress with no side effects but it require the expert homeopath. there are so many remedies in homeopathy like:
- Calcarea carb
- Natrm muriticum
- Pulsatilla
- Silicia
- Thuja
- Thyroidinum
- Tuberculinum
We also recommend YOGA and exercises during the treatment of PCOS.
