What is PCOS or PCOD?
PCOS or PCOD is a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. Its common among women of reproductive age.
What are the symptoms of PCOS?
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Irregular or absent menses (periods)
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anoulatory cycles (absence of ovulation)
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Hair fall, hair loss or male pattern baldness
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Acne on face or back
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Weight gain
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Hirsutism- excessive facial or body hairs
How is PCOS diagnosed?
Some of the symptoms of PCOS are like those caused by other health problems. Because of this, doctor may advise you to undergo tests such as:
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Ultrasound- This test is used to look at the size of the ovaries and see if they have cysts. The test can also look at the thickness of the lining of the uterus (endometrium).
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Blood tests- These look for high levels of androgens and other hormones. Your doctor may also check your blood glucose levels. And you may have your cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked.
How does it affects the body?
PCOS or PCOD affects the body mainly by interference in two mechanisms.
1. Androgen production
2. Insulin metabolism
In PCOS there is over production of androgen (also called male hormone) due to which symptoms like irregular menses, hair-fall, acne, excessive facial hair growth etc occur.
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High levels of insulin further cause more production of androgen and also add in weight gain. Insulin resistance may cause diabetes in females with PCOS
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Consequences of PCOS
If ignored it can cause-
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Infertility
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Pregnancy loss
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Diabetes
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Obesity
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Heart problems
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Depression
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Cancer in some cases
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How Ayurveda helps in the management of PCOS/PCOD
Ayurveda has a holistic approach in the management of PCOS/PCOD. The combination of Ayurvedic medicines is done in such a way that, each and every aspect of PCOS is taken care of. Mainly the treatment is targeted has following important aspects-
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Management of ovarian cysts
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Correction of hormonal imbalance (Androgen, insulin etc so that related symptoms like hair fall, acne, weight gain are automatically taken care of)
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Regularizing the Menstrual cycle & ovulation
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Normalize the size of ovaries
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Management of stress and mental health
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At PCOS & Infertility clinic by Dharmadhikari Ayurveda, we have made combinations of Ayurvedic medicines for the management of PCOS with extensive reseraches and studies which have proved effective to thousands of patients. We provide a combination of therapies for best results-
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Shaman chiktsa ( Internal medicines)
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Shodhan chikitsa (Panchakarma)
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Diet & lifestyle management for PCOS/PCOD
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Yoga advise