Dealing with PCOS

We have all heard of someone around us using the term PCOS or PCOD. The full form of PCOS is Polycystic ovary syndrome and be referred to as Polycystic ovary disease (PCOD). It is becoming increasingly common among women of reproductive age to be suffering from this condition which involves hormonal imbalance causing irregular periods and many other unpleasant changes in the body. Women suffering from PCOS can put on weight, get bursts of acne and thicker facial hair. If left untreated, this condition can also cause difficulties in pregnancy. That is why it is important to learn how to deal with this condition and also how to support other women suffering from the same.

In PCOS, the ovaries develop multiple cysts inside them which is generally linked to hormonal imbalance caused by insulin resistance in the body. There is also evidence that suggests genetic contribution to this condition. Though there is no cure for PCOS, it can be managed through medication, diet and exercise. Medication includes birth control pills which help regulate the menstrual cycles. Early detection is one of the best ways to manage and regulate this condition.

If you are suffering from PCOS, it is common to feel anxious or depressed about the changes your appearance caused by the condition accompanied by future chances of pregnancy. The best way to beat these feelings is to take action towards maintaining a healthier lifestyle and also treating the symptoms as they appear. Maintaining a low calorie diet with a good amount of activity can help you keep acne and your weight under control. Though, the birth control pills will help in reducing the appearance of hair, removing hair regularly will help control anxiety regarding appearance. Experts suggest that controlling weight can make medication more effective and control PCOS better. If someone near you is suffering from PCOS, it is important that you understand their situation and support them towards a healthier lifestyle.