PCOD—what are the components of holistic treatment
If you have read PCOS as ‘polycystic ovarian syndrome’ or PCOD as ‘polycystic ovarian disease’, then you have read it right. PCOS is a common health condition that affects teenage girls and young women. Statistics point out that is now spotted in 1 out of 10 women in their childbearing age. For simplicity’s purpose, we will refer to the ailment as PCOD in this blog.
This ailment affects women of reproductive age. In this condition, the patients are likely to have small cysts in the ovaries. Not ovulating translates into irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and ovulation infertilities.
The symptoms of PCOD usually are very mild at first. You must not ignore and be on the watch out for:
- Acne
- Excessive hair growth on face and body
- Hair loss
- Depression
- Irregular periods
- Weight gain and obesity
- Infertility and trouble conceiving
What is PCOS/PCOD?
A woman’s reproductive system is composed of five reproductive hormones, namely – Estrogen, Progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, and luteinizing hormone. There is a very fine line that marks the threshold of a women’s wellness, i.e. – the hormonal imbalance leads to the hormonal disorder called PCOD. This is a quite common ailment among women of reproductive age. Causes include but is not limited to – excess androgen; excess production of insulin; low inflammation; and hereditary issues.
Scope of Treatment Options for PCOD and PCOS treatment in Bangalore
There are multiple options in curing PCOD illness as it diverges from one woman to another. Primarily, PCOD can be treated through a few quick but efficient antidotes (read as tips).
Habits die hard and hence cultivating the right habit means a healthier life for a better tomorrow. Home remedies are the best when we talk about treating PCOD. This is when making subtle but impactful changes in a woman’s lifestyle can go a long way in holistically treating PCOD. Regular exercise routines are advocated to mitigate unpleasant symptoms.
Eating healthy is eating the right way as the diet must include fruits, nuts, whole grains, vegetables, and beans will ensure you are in the pink of health. Control your diet to control PCOD. One must not indulge in red meat and junk food. Losing weight is yet another magic trick to getting the right balance in hormones. Women who smoke should think of quitting slowly but steadily as the smoke acts as a catalyst to PCOD.
Counselling at our wellness centre in Bangalore can help set sail in the right direction with regards to mitigating PCOD. Our expert team can assist you in better understanding this ailment and how to taper down gradually.
Our health experts may prescribe birth control pills to reduce PCOD symptoms, apart from Metformin, as per your condition. When fertility medications do not yield results, a non-keyhole laser/heat surgery – Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (LOD) may be advised. This would primarily destroy the tissues within the ovaries that produce androgens like testosterone.
It is extremely vital that women with PCOD must ensure regular follow-up to fine-tune their treatment method if needed through well womens health clinic. Routine tests are also instructed to keep a tab on diabetes, high blood pressure, and any other problems that may emerge. Dealing with PCOD is an arduous task! We sincerely advise getting in touch with the treating doctor, if the patient is depressed.
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