Get some knowledge about the PCOS/PCOD and its symtomps

Some medical disorders have the potential to impact your life, so you'll want to learn everything you can about them once you've been diagnosed. A good example is polycystic ovary syndrome or disease (PCOS/PCOD). PCOS causes hormonal imbalances and metabolism issues in women, which can be harmful to their health. Symptoms include an irregular menstrual cycle, acne, thinning hair, and weight gain, and it is frequent among women of reproductive age. The breakdown of reproductive hormones in women of childbearing age is known as PCOS/PCOD. Ovaries emit inordinate levels of testosterone, causing havoc with female hormonal control (male hormones).

 

What are the symptoms and indicators of PCOS and PCOD?

Around the time of their first menstruation, some women begin to experience symptoms. The signs and symptoms of PCOS vary, however in obese patients, the symptoms are usually more severe. The following are some of the most commonly reported indications and symptoms of PCOS/PCOD:

• Acne.
• Skin discoloration.
• Hirsutism is a type of hirsutism in which (abnormal growth of hair on the face and body).
• A menstrual cycle that is irregular.
• Polycystic ovaries, sometimes both ovaries are affected (Bilateral polycystic ovaries). 
• Ovarian cysts or polycystic ovaries.
• Tags on the skin.
• Hair is thinning.
• Gaining weight.

PCOS treatment usually begins with a change in lifestyles, such as weight loss, nutrition, and exercise. Losing merely 5 to 10% of your body weight can help you regulate your menstrual cycle and alleviate the symptoms of PCOS. According to a few studies, 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise three times a week can help women with PCOS/PCOD lose weight. The care of underlying conditions such as infertility, obesity, and so on is the primary emphasis of PCOS treatment. Medication or lifestyle changes are the mainstays of treatment:

Medicines to treat:

• The menstrual cycle is regulated.
• Ovulation stimulation.
• Excessive hair growth is reduced.

Thus, if you have PCOS, make an appointment with your primary care physician on a regular basis.