PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

PCOS or Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder which is estimated to be affecting about 5 to10% of women. This is amongst the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age that leads to infertility. The sad thing is that it is not easy for doctors to diagnose this condition.

The Symptoms Women who are suffering from PCOS can experience symptoms like irregular or absent periods, some signs indicating the evidence of excess male hormones like facial hair, baldness and hair thinning, acne and oily skin, depression and anxiety, infertility because of fewer periods and for some women obesity especially the apple shape obesity.

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The problem with these symptoms is that they are similar to those of other hormonal disorders like thyroid problems. It is therefore safer to visit your doctor if you experience some of the above-mentioned symptoms and do the proper medical tests. Women with the condition usually have multiple cysts on the ovaries which result in enlarged ovaries.

The Effects

This condition can lead to Type II diabetes because it tempers with the body’s insulin consumption. The high insulin levels can be a cause for low levels of good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) which further leads to increased risks of heart attack or stroke. PCOS goes together with bad cholesterol (LDL) levels. The irregular menstrual periods may also lead to the cancer of the uterus.

Some women with PCOS do fall pregnant and some unfortunately miscarry. It is however possible to have a normal pregnancy when you are leading a healthy lifestyle with a healthy diet or getting some medication.

The Treatment

There are some medical treatments that can be used to treat patients. The medication can be used for fertility or to balance the hormones. As usual we promote healthy diet as the best medication. A balanced Low GI diet and regular exercise does help with this condition. We again emphasise the goodness of wholegrains, fruits and vegetables. The diet is our major healing source.

Remember to re-adjust your diet to see what works and what doesn’t. You know your body better than any other expert, you lived with it for the rest of your life.

When I was treating my hormonal imbalance, I stopped taking wheat and dairy amongst other things and my life was never the same. Please get your natural vitamin D from the sun or takr a supplement if you are always indoors.

The hormonal imbalance page will give you some information on the diet.

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