Pcos/ Pcod
Poly cystic ovary Syndrome/Disorder
What is pcos?
Polycystic ovary Syndrome is condition that affects a woman's hormone levels cysts are formed on ovaries. The hormonal imbalance results in irregular periods, difficulty in conceiving, excessive hair growth on face, baldness and also contribution to chronic disease like diabetes and heart disease. Affects 27% of women during child bearing age( 12-40years)
Causes:
1)Genetic makeup- Pcos runs in families
2)Insulin resistance- Body can't use insulin properly, body demands for increase in insulin. To compensate pancreas produces more male hormones. Also obesity is a major cause of insulin resistance.
3) Inflammation- PCOS suffering females have increased rates of inflammation. Overweight futher contibutes to this inflammation
4)High levels of male hormone prevent ovaries from producing hormone and ovulating
Symptoms:
1) Irregular periods-(Oligomenorrhea/Polymenorrhea) Fewer than 8 cycles a year. Lack of ovulation due to disbalance of hormone prevents shedding of endometrium lining.
2)Heavy bleeding- (Menorrhagia) The uterine lining builds up due to its irregularities hence the flow is heavier than normal.
3)Hair growth(Hirsutism)-
More than 70 percent of women with this condition has trouble with growth of facial hair and on chest , back as well as belly.
4)Acne- Increases androgen levels makes the skin oilier than usual and cause breakout on face, chest, upper back. 5)Weight gain- 80% of female are obese or overweight. 6)Male pattern baldness- Hair on scalp gets thinner and fall out. 7)Darkening of the skin- Dark patches of skin can form in body creases like those on neck, in the groin and under the breasts 8)Headaches- Imbalance of hormones may trigger headaches.
How PCOS affects your body? 1)Metabolic Syndrome- Upto 80% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese. Both obesity and PCOS increass your risk for high sugar, high BP, low HDL(good cholesterol) and high LDL (bad cholesterol). Together these factors are called metabolic syndrome and they increase the risk for heart disease, diabetes and stroke. 2) Sleep apnea- Repeated pauses in breathing during the night, which interrupt sleep. Obese women with PCOS has 5-10 times higher risk than those without PCOS 3) Endometrial Cancer: Lack of ovulation causes built up of endometrial lining which increases the risk of endometrial cancer. 4)Depression: Hormonal changes and symptoms like unwanted hair growth can negatively affect your emotions. Many with PCOS end up experiencing depression and anxiety. Treatment Can be treated via medications, physiotherapy, changes in lifestyle and diet. How does Physiotherapy help in PCOS? -Exercise therapy which includes cardio, core strengthening, high intensity interval training. -Helps in weight management which is crucial for PCOS patients -Physios helps in reducing severe back problems which is also a symptom of PCOS -Relaxation techniques helps reducing anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches etc.
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