What Is The Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Ayurvedic Treatment On PCOS?

This article mainly focuses on Ayurvedic treatment on PCOS its symptoms causes and ayurvedic herbs used for the treatment of pcos
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects women. When any woman who faces the problem of PCOS produces a Higher level of androgen (male hormone).
A sudden increase in male hormones in the body causes the hormonal imbalance in the woman’s body which may lead to skipping the menstrual cycle and ultimately making it tougher to get pregnant.

Major Health Problems Occurred Due To PCOS?

Hair Growth on face and body
Hair fall
Diabetes
Heart Diseases

Contraceptive pills and some diabetes drugs ( insulin resistance, a PCOS symptom) may help fix the hormone imbalance in certain cases. Few Ayurvedic herbs are very Beneficial for the treatment of PCOS. As Ayurveda treats the PCOS by reducing the Hormonal disbalance caused and many ayurvedic herbs are used for this as per the research.

What Is PCOS?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder commonly occurring among women of reproductive age ranging between 15 to 44 and also adolescents and postmenopausal women (ref) Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs.

The prevalence of PCOS in India ranges between 3.7% – 22.5% depending on the population studied and the criteria as per IJMR Report

PCOS, by the nature adversely affects the fertility and reproductive health of the affected women (Ref) and, with its association with other lifestyle diseases, it is also the cause of significant cardiovascular (Heart-related)and metabolic suffering. Ayurveda prescribes good changes in the lifestyle.

Nearly 70% of women face the problem of PCOS but are not aware of it as per the study.

PCOS symptoms that affect the ovaries and ovulation. Its three main features are:

cysts in ovaries
high levels of male hormones (androgen )
Irregularity in periods

Due to the increase in the number of male hormones in the body the women suffering from PCOS get fewer periods.

Cause Of PCOS?

The exact cause for the PCOS is still unknown to the doctors, But doctors believe that the increase in the level of the male hormones obstructs the creation of eggs in the woman’s body.

These are 3 major causes of PCOS in women as per the research

Lifestyle Changes
Genetic
Inflammation

Genetics Cause Of PCOS

PCOS can be genetical in the family and many genes may contribute to PCOS (ref)

Lifestyle Changes

If there is any sudden lifestyle change or mainly women with sedentary lifestyle faces the problem of PCOS. It is recommended that women must do some activities such as GYM, Yoga and etc.
Obesity can be a major cause of insulin resistance. Both obesity and insulin resistance can also increase the risk for type 2 diabetes.

Inflammation

Women having PCOS often have a rise in levels of inflammation in the body. On top of that, being overweight also acts as a catalyst for inflammation. Studies have linked excess inflammation to an increase in androgen levels. (ref)

Common Symptoms Of PCOS

Irregular or missed periods.
Hirsutism
Infertility due to lack of ovulation
Acne
Decreased breast size
Thinning of scalp hair
Acanthosis Nigricans

Some women start seeing symptoms around the time of their first period. Others only discover they have PCOS after they’ve gained a lot of weight or they’ve had trouble getting pregnant.

The Most Common PCOS Symptoms Are:

Irregular periods : H4 Reduced ovulation curves the uterine lining from shedding. So the Periods in women may reduce or may stop in extreme cases.(ref)

HIRSUTISM :

Due increase in the Male hormones in the woman’s body leads to the growth of hairs on the face, chest, stomach.

INFERTILITY :

Due to lack of ovulation in the body which results in the reduced number of eggs in the body ultimately resulting in infertility

ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS :

A skin condition characterized by dark, velvety patches in body folds and creases.

ACNE :

Due to the increase in male hormones in the body makes skin oilier which may lead to acne breakout.

DECREASED BREAST SIZE :

Increasing the level of a male hormone causes a decrease in the breast size of women.

THINNING OF SCALP HAIR :

Hair on the scalp gets thinner and may fall out the same as male baldness.

How To Know You Have PCOS

Self Diagnosis Of PCOS

Irregular menstrual cycles
Cysts in the ovaries
Symptoms like acne, face and body hair growth, and weight gain.

If you have any 2 of these 3 symptoms you must consult a doctor.(ref)

How Doctor Diagnose PCOS

The PCOS is Detected by

PELVIC EXAMINATION :

Looking into the problem with the ovaries and other reproductive tract problem

BLOOD TESTS :

In blood tests, the doctor will check the level of Male Hormones in the body.

ULTRASOUND :

Sound waves while doing ultrasound look for abnormal follicles and other issues related to the reproductive tract.

How Is PCOS Treated With Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is an ancient form of alternative medicine which involves the treatment of diseases with the help of herbs followed by wholesome betterment of the human body. The Ayurveda herbs help decrease the level of male hormones in the body. The Main advantage of Ayurveda in the treatment of PCOS is it cures without the use of any Birth Control or any problem-causing drug but by the use of the Natural Herbs.

Why Is Ayurveda Better Than Allopathy?

Modern medicine (allopathy) concentrates on treating symptoms (Symptomatic Treatment.) While Ayurveda finds out the root cause to treat a disease.
Modern medicine has side effects whereas Ayurvedic medicine has no side effects
Modern Medicine might be needed for lifelong while Ayurvedic medicine finds the root cause of diseases. which helps in the better recovery of diseases.

Are The Results Guaranteed?

YES, as per the medical research the PCOS can be treated very efficiently by the mean of Ayurveda (ref).and ayurvedic treatment for PCOS can be very successful.

Ayurvedic Treatment For PCOS – Ayurvedic Herbs Used For PCOS Treatment

Maka Root
Ashwagandha
Holy Basil
Tribulus Terrestris

Conclusion

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can create a problem in menstrual cycles creating a barrier for getting pregnant due to the increase of male hormones in the body. This may also affect the unwanted hair growth on the body.
Usually, a sedentary lifestyle can be a reason for the PCOS in many women so a Good change in the lifestyle is also recommended in the Ayurvedic treatment of PCOS
Doing self-diagnosis at the initial stage and then the Ayurvedic treatment and subtle changes in the Diet, Life-Style and proper use of Prescribed herb can be the Best and long term solution for the treatment of PCOS

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