EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PCOS
- Dr Divya Shukla
- May 2, 2024
- 3 min read
A polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition that affects women during their reproductive age.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has become a common condition today.
What are the Common signs and symptoms of PCOS?
Acne
Oily skin and hair
Excess hair growth on the face and body
Hair Loss or Hair Thinning
Weight gain or trouble losing weight
Darkened skin patches
Irregular periods or no periods
Difficulty falling pregnant
What Causes PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is caused by hormonal imbalance. Usually, due to high levels of androgens. When these hormones are higher than normal, it can result in signs of acne and excess facial hair growth, along with other symptoms.
How to treat PCOS?
Medical treatments for PCOS are often observed to be a one size fits all approach. People with PCOS are generally advised to lose weight or are made to start the pills which is a wrong approach.
The pill being widely recommended shockingly does not treat the root cause of PCOS. Patients are unaware that the pills are only providing the body with synthetic hormones. The hormones help in masking PCOS symptoms temporarily.
Dr. Divya Shukla warns us against doing so because once the patient stops the pill(for instance they are trying to conceive) the symptoms come back!
What are the Types of PCOS?
Did you know that there are four different types of PCOS?
Every person suffering from PCOS may experience different symptoms. Hence, it is essential to know the type of PCOS to treat your condition successfully.
Hence, Dr.Divya Shukla has described each type below.
INSULIN RESISTANT PCOS
Almost 70-75% of people have this type of PCOS. If a person has higher levels of insulin than the normal range, the condition is known as insulin resistance.
How Does this Occur?
The pancreas tends to pump out more insulin.
What are the Symptoms you may Experience?
Weight Gain especially around the stomach/abdomen,
Have sugar cravings
Fatigue
Brain Fog
Excess hair
Male pattern hair loss
Acne
How to Treat?
Exercise and being active throughout the day
Build muscle and improve your insulin sensitivity.
Avoiding high sugar foods and
Reduce carbohydrates. A diet rich in protein to balance blood sugar levels.
Good sleep and stress management can help to manage blood sugar levels.
Supplement such as Primerose oil, Vitamin E, and Flaxseed oil that helps address skin concerns caused due to hormonal imbalance.
You can opt for Laser Hair Reduction. However, you need to make sure that your underlying cause is being treated first.
POST-PILL PCOS
How Does this Occur?
This condition can occur in people who stop taking the oral contraceptive pill due to the synthetic hormones.
What are the Symptoms you may Experience?
Acne
Irregular periods and
Excess hair growth
How to Treat?
Patience is the key. It can take some time to reverse.
Anti inflammatory medicines with primrose oil
Prioritize sleep and stress management.
ADRENAL PCOS
How Does this Occur?
This type of PCOS occurs due to an abnormal stress response.
How to Treat?
Manage stress with yoga and meditation
Get enough sleep each night.
Avoid high-intensity exercise.
Reduce caffeine from coffee, tea, and carbonated drinks.
Anti inflammatory medicines with primrose oil address skin concerns caused due to hormonal imbalance and reduce inflammation
INFLAMMATORY PCOS
How Does this Occur?
In this type of PCOS, chronic inflammation causes the ovaries to make excessive testosterone.
What are the Symptoms you may Experience?
Headaches
Joint pain
Unexplained fatigue
Eczema
Bowel issues
How to Treat?
Address gut health.
Remove food triggers.
Anti inflammatory medicines support this type of PCOS.
Wrapping up
If you are experiencing PCOS and are still not sure or need more information,
You can call on 9182536026 to book an appointment
Comments