Polycystic Ovarian
Polycystic Ovarian
Hormonal imbalance
is common problem nowadays. Lifestyle plays very vital role in many aspects of
health. Gradual change in lifestyle, poor diet and declined rate of physical
exercise are very common nowadays. Mostly younger people are prone to disorders
related to hormone dysfunctions. Hormones are very important for the metabolism
of minerals, fluid regulation, sexual functions and response to stress.
WHAT IS PCOD?
Polycystic ovarian
disease is major cause of infertility. This disease is characterized by
formation of single or multiple cysts in ovaries which in turn causes irregular
menstrual cycles. Size of ovary increases and it secretes androgen and estrogen
hormones in great amount. This condition leads to various problem associated
with menstrual cycle, fertility, cardiac health and physical appearance.
Hormonal balance
and genetics play important role in this disorder. There is over production of
androgen and estrogen hormones. Generally androgen is male hormone but it is
also foundin female body in very small quantity. But in this condition dueto
more production of this hormone, cyst is formed in ovaries.
SYMPTOMS OF PCOD
MAIN SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:-
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Excessive weight gain
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Acne and pimple
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Extra growth of facial and body hair
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Thinning of scalp hair
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Depression and anxiety
·
infertility
·
Deep voice
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Breast size decreases
·
Pelvic pain
·
Irregulars menstruation
CAUSES OF PCOD
There is no
particular cause responsible for this disease.
FEW FACTORS MAY BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DISEASE:-
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Family history
·
Lifestyle
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Insulin resistance
·
Overweight
·
Fat and cholesterol related abnormalities
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Cardiovascular diseases
·
Sleep apnea
DIAGNOSIS OF PCOD
·
Physical examination
·
Past history
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Symptoms
·
Menstrual history
·
Blood examination (FBS and lipid profile)
·
Thyroid profile
·
Ultrasonography ( abdominal and vaginal)
COMPLICATIONS OF PCOD
·
Diabetes
·
Cardiac complications
·
Breast cancer
·
Hypertension
·
Depression
·
Endometrial cancer
·
High cholesterol
If it is detected
in early stages then proper treatment reduces the risk of infertility, obesity,
diabetes and heart attack
AYURVEDIC VIEW
PCOD is mainly a
disorder associated with kaphadosha. In ayurvedic point of view, all the three
dosha play a vital role in the production of menses in females. Main function
of vata is movement of follicle. Action of hormones is mainly due to pitta and
cool quality of kaphadosha is responsible for the proper nutrition to the
follicle.
PCOD is due to
kapha blocking path of vata and pitta dosha. Firstly kapha affects jathraagni
(digestive fire). Cysts are due to the accumulation of impurities and toxins in
rasa and raktadhatu. Unhealthy lifestyle and history of poor diet generally
found among the patients of PCOD. Excessive consumption of contraceptive pills
also contribute to this disease.
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GENERAL MEASURES FOR PCOD
·
If you are overweight try to lose weight.
·
Make a healthy pattern of eating.
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Avoid fatty diet and try to avoid packed and saturated food.
·
Try to get physical activity and exercise every day.
·
Spend quality time with family and friend for relaxation and avoid
stress.
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