If you have been suffering from infertility, insulin resistance, prolific hair all over your body and obesity jumping on board, you know you surely are suffering from PCOS- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This health condition is becoming rampant in the world affecting nearly millions all over the globe.

Causes Of PCOS

Specific causes of PCOS are unknown, the following are some of the root causes of PCOS

• Hormonal imbalance
• Genetic disorders and
• Certain environmental conditions.

What may bother you the most, however, maybe the shooting weight and hormonal imbalance that may traumatize your chances of getting pregnant. Game of Hormones PCOS doesn’t necessarily mean the prevalence of cysts in ovaries.

Symptoms Of PCOS

• The symptoms of PCOS hamper female fertility and take a toll on a patient’s mental and physical well-being.
• The hormones play an erratic role and may lead to worse-off problems like Diabetes Type-2, cancer and heart ailments.

Following Is The Role Of Hormones

1. Androgens

The production of ‘male hormones’ increases in the female body. They are majorly produced by the ovaries as well as the adrenal glands. The result is acne before periods, unwanted hair growth, thinning of hair and irregular periods.

2. Insulin

In PCOS the body stops responding to insulin and the blood glucose levels increase. It forms a vicious circle as it may lead to enhanced production of androgens.

3. Progesterone

Periods become irregular in the absence of adequate ‘female hormone’-progesterone. PCOS may lead to an increase in blood pressure, pre-diabetes and high cholesterol which can trigger medical ailments like diabetes and heart strokes.

Can PCOS Be Cured

The Burning Question- Can PCOS be Cured? There is no quick fix to PCOS. It is certainly a systematic and synchronized lifestyle change that will help you ward off the evils of PCOS. The ill-effects of PCOS can be countered better with a combination of proper medication with a holistic lifestyle approach. It is better to consult an expert physician to get rid of all symptoms of PCOS.

Here are a few must be recommended lifestyle changes that are mandatory

1. Weight Reduction And Exercise

It is a well-established fact that losing even as much as 5% excess weight will help women ovulate better and mitigate the ill-effects of PCOS. For this, the level of physical activity has to be increased and monitored so that it becomes a part of the regular routine. This will trigger your aim of weight loss and boost metabolism. This directly lowers the levels of testosterone and insulin and accentuates the ovulation-promoting hormones.

2. Smart Food Choices

Say ‘no’ to starchy and sugary foods and meticulously choose high-fiber foods in your diet. A low-calorie and low-fat meal can be wholesome for women fighting PCOS. Make sure you have a hearty breakfast and plan a meal rich in plant foods- vegetables, fruits, nuts, and legumes. Bid adieu to excess weight and bring the hormones in regular work mode.