Tag: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine system disorder caused in women of reproductive age. It is characterized by the formation of fluid-filled cysts...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health issue caused by a hormonal imbalance and marked by a series of small cysts on the ovaries....

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A combination of right nutrients and essential supplements are key to PCOS pregnancy success. Cinnamon helps lower the risk of miscarriage in women with PCOS by keeping their blood sugar levels in check. Curcumin pills taken daily over a 9-month course prevents gestational diabetes while selenium and MUFA-rich almonds, walnuts helps restore the hormonal balance.

With early diagnosis and intervention one can modify the natural history of PCOS. By adopting a healthy, low-glycemic diet, controlling blood sugar, and maintaining a healthy body weight, those with PCOS can greatly reduce their risk of developing the previous listed comorbidities.

Ashwagandha treats PCOS symptoms like irregular period, infertility, depression, weight gain, and insomnia by restoring hormonal balance. It lowers cortisol (stress hormone) and testosterone, which, along with low progesterone, trigger PCOS symptoms. It makes the body use up insulin and lowers fat. It also fights cell damage by boosting immunity. Taken with other herbs, it induces ovulation, regularizes periods, and relieves period pain. Combine it with a healthy diet and exercise.

There are 2 causes other than insulin resistance and excess androgen that is responsible for irregular ovulation and lower estradiol and progesterone levels in 40% women with PCOS. The first is elevated prolactin levels due to stress, pregnancy, or pituitary tumors. The second is an ineffective thyroid gland that disrupts the functioning of all body cells, including ovarian cells.

Women with PCOS can conceive naturally if the right root cause can be identified. High-androgen types need to control blood sugar and insulin with a low-glycemic-load diet and exercise. High-prolactin types need to reduce stress levels and consume foods rich in Vit B6. Low estrogen types should consume a diet rich in magnesium, zinc, and Vit C, B5, B6 to help restore normal adrenal function.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common female health complaint, affecting approximately 5- 12% of women.It is important to know the ayurvedic remedies for PCOS as it causes worry as it is commonly found in reproductive age; also it is thought to be one of the leading cause of female infertility. PCOS is associated with irregular (often excessive) menstrual bleeding, abnormal menstrual periods and cycle and lack of ovum production (anovulation).

PCOS causes hormonal imbalance which result in anxiety. Also symptoms like infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, abnormal hair growth, weight gain, acne and sleep disturbances can affect you physically and emotionally which in turn can trigger anxiety. To treat PCOS, try yoga, use ashwagandha roots, castor oil and follow a balanced diet plan.

I’m a little fired up this week after watching the documentary Fed Up this past weekend. I’m not going to sugar-coat (no pun intended)...