What are PCOs?

Here’s the answer leading you to a complete PCO guide

PCO (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a common syndrome that quite a several women have been facing and suffering through.

1. Firstly, the hormonal imbalance and disordered functioning of female hormones.
2. Secondly, it’s a hormonal condition wherein the actual size of the ovaries increases leading to several unwanted issues in the female body.
3. Thirdly, it leads to a problem in the fertility of ovaries and makes it difficult to conceive if not treated on time.

A complete PCO guide: What problems do PCOs lead to?

• Improper menstrual cycle
• Growth of unwanted facial hair
• Body fatigue
• Sudden fluctuation in bodyweight
• Obesity
• Harsh hormonal acne

But in India sadly every year around 1 million cases affected by PCO are detected.

A complete PCO guide: Which hormones are related to PCO?

Well the list is quite long, but the hormones largely detected as imbalanced in PCO cases mainly are:

1. Estrogen
2. Testosterone
3. Insulin.

A complete PCO guide: How is PCO diagnosed?

• There are many ways to get a PCO diagnosis including blood tests, pelvic tests, ultrasound and other physical examinations.
  The doctors prescribe the treatment according to the problem while keeping a constant eye on medical reports.
• The ‘Adrenal Glands’ are tested through ultrasound to check the size of the ovaries.
• The hormones are tested into parts via blood samples examining various hormonal levels.

A complete PCO guide: What does PCOs hormone imbalance do?

Here’s the answer to your queries:

• Estrogen is The female hormone that promotes hair growth, collagen build-up, skin colour, and voice should be dominant in females.
  • It is said to be imbalanced if the Estrogen level falls by 200.
  • This hormone should be dominant in females so that their body consistency is balanced.
• Testosterone: Some percentage of male hormone is present in every woman also.
  • In case it reaches or fluctuates its upper limit it leads to hormonal imbalance leading to unwanted facial hair, bloating, fatigue and an increase in body weight.
  • Aldactone for a certain period is prescribed to treat the imbalance o testosterone.
• Insulin: This hormone balances the sugar levels in our blood.
  • This hormone is detected in the name of Homa and the rise of blood sugar levels in our body may lead to diabetes in future.
  • To heal and balance the insulin levels doctors prescribe metformin tablets that tend to maintain the blood sugar levels.
  • Preventing the risk of being diabetic in future.

https://www.webmd.com/women/ss/slideshow-pcos-overview

A complete PCO guide: How to fix PCO naturally?

So, here are some great ways that have proven to be absolute game-changers:

Workout at least 4 times a week:

• Now, this can rescue all your hormonal issues. Increased weight is a rising concern for all the problems.
• Also, it can help improve bodily functioning by reducing fatigue and improving health and fertility.

Eliminate junks:

• This is hard to do but not impossible. Replacing junk with healthy food because of rushing lives has led to the rise of PCO.
• So if you are suffering from PCO so it’s time to switch to healthy leaving junks.

Yoga:

• The ancient method to cure our body ailments, different poses and asanas help our body posture and let out the negative vibes inhaling the positive energy flow throughout the body and mind.
• So Yoga even fixes pelvic pains, mood swings, and bloating and makes you active the whole day.

Detox drinks:

These drinks are formed with a combination of different ingredients, that work differently for the body to boost metabolism by removing the toxins in the body.

Cucumber, mint, and pink salt can make a life-saving combination making skin healthier, and boosting metabolism.

So such drinks can do wonders for good health.

Because amending your lifestyle can help you heal from your PCO issue.

So Until then, Happy Health peeps!