PCOS / PCOD is a common health problem now found in women who have attained the stage of puberty. Having PCOS / PCOD can lead to a host of primary and secondary problems in the body. One of the most disturbing side effects of PCOD is infertility.
The ovaries have a presence of small cysts all over and hence the name Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Even though they are not harmful in the beginning, in time they will trigger multiple problems in the body. More than 70% of the ovarian problems are caused by PCOS.
Dr. Abha Gupta (M.S. BAMS) is an Ayurvedic Gynecologist. She is an Infertility and PCOS specialist; and has been rated as one of the best doctors in Delhi for PCOS. She can effectively help you overcome PCOS and provide an effective PCOS treatment in Ayurveda.
What are the causes of PCOS/PCOD?
The causes of PCOS is often attributed to these two reasons:
- Lifestyle – Following a poor lifestyle equipped with long working hours, fatigue, bad eating habits and mental stress.
- Genetic – Transferred from mother or any other female relatives in the close family.
- Environmental – Unhealthy food habits, sedentary lifestyle, improper sleep hygeine and so on.
- Stress – is often an unknown cause of PCOS. As both school going teenaged girls and women of today, go through a tremendous of stress, PCOS gets triggered very easily.
Symptoms of PCOS/PCOD:
Hormonal imbalance is often indicated by the following symptoms in women:
- Menstrual problems: Often, the women suffering from PCOS exhibit the signs of menstrual problems. They either have reduced or absent menstrual periods (irregular periods). The menstrual cycle has irregular occurrences and comes with unbearable pain.
- Acne and Facial hair: Increased hair growth along with acne is one of the most commonly presenting symptoms in this condition. There is also specific patterned hair loss by widening the median line.
- Pregnancy, Infertility and miscarriage: PCOS/PCOD is often attributed to causing miscarriages and ectopic pregnancy. It also presents itself as irritable mood swings and obesity.
PCOS Diet:
As now is the age of fast food, it is important to avoid certain foods like broiler chicken as they are injected with estrogen to fasten their growth. The same can be said for milk as well. Packed and processed foods that are having too many preservatives, colorants are also to be avoided along with low fiber grain oats.
What could be the right choice?
It’s wise to prefer high-fire carbs than low-fibre carbs which induces weight gain. It is advisable to take water content filled vegetables like bottle gourd, snake gourd, ridge gourd and so on. The astringent and digestive properties of ginger, lemon, pepper, and lemon help in balancing the hormonal imbalance. Together with these foods, physical activity like walking, running is beneficial for managing the symptoms of PCOS/PCOD.
How to treat PCOS?
PCOS can be treated with the mix of a healthy lifestyle, food habits, exercise, and the right Ayurvedic medication. Ayurveda is proven to provide effective natural treatment for PCOS without any side effects.
Connect with Dr. Abha Gupta (Ayurveda Gynecologist) through [email protected] or on 8882097227 to know more about this condition and how to effectively manage it through the goodness of Ayurveda.