Diseases

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition and this disease is on a rise affecting around 5% to 10% of women in reproductive age group (12–45 years). 

It can be termed as a hormonal disease arising from hormonal imbalance. The basic reason for which patients come for treatment is irregular periods with difficulty to conceive or infertility. 

On investigation features such as multiple cysts are seen in the ovaries without ovulation. Other features such as acne and hirsutism are commonly seen. If left untreated it may lead to complications like high blood glcose levels, obesity, and high cholesterol levels.

Homeopathic treatment of PCOS is tailored to the individual patients, having a constitutional approach. Homeopathic treatment takes into account the presenting complaints as well as physical, emotional and genetic history which individualizes the case. Homeopathic medicines aim at restoring the hormonal imbalance thereby increasing the chances of pregnancy significantly.

What Causes PCOS / PCOD?

PCOS has a familial tendency,  so the chance of developing it is higher if other women in the family have PCOS, irregular periods, or diabetes.

Ovaries are the female reproductive organs which secrete hormones and releases eggs for possible fertilization. In normal condition, the ovaries secrete female sex hormones and a tiny amount of male sex hormones which helps to regulate the normal development of eggs in the ovaries during each menstrual cycle.

In Polycystic ovarian syndrome this balance is lost and the ovaries start secreting male hormones more than normal. This imbalance leads to stoppage of ovulation. This imbalance is also responsible for other symptoms like acne and extra facial or body hairs.

In normal conditions the eggs are situated in sacs called as follicles within the ovaries. During each menstrual cycle one or more eggs are released from these sacs for possible fertilisation and it is called as ovulation.

In pcos, the process of egg maturity is retarded and follicles do not mature, hence do not release from the ovaries. They form very small cysts in the ovaries.

Signs and Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) / PCOD

The females having following symptoms must always get themselves tested for PCOS.

At first, the symptoms may be mild with a gradual increase in complaints.

• The first and foremost important symptom is fertility problem that is trouble getting pregnant.
• Irregular periods mostly delayed menses. Some have heavy bleeding during menses. Most commonly females with PCOS have only 8-9 periods in a year.
• Development of pimples or acne on face and back.
• Gradual weight gain and difficulty in reducing weight even after efforts.
• Hirsutism, excess hair on face and body.
• Hair fall with thinning of hair on the scalp.
• Mood changes commonly ending with depression.

Investigation of PCOS

Common investigations are

• Blood sugar levels,
• Thyroid profile test,
• .Ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis are enough to diagnose this condition.

Sometimes serum androgens, luteinizing hormone, and other hormone estimations may be required.
 

Homeopathic Treatments for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Homeopathic treatment of PCOS is tailored to the individual patients need. Having a prescription based on constitutional approach gives better results. Homeopathic treatment takes into account the presenting complaints as well as physical, emotional and genetic history which individualizes the case.

Homeopathic medicines aim at restoring the hormonal imbalance thereby increasing the chances of conception significantly.

Homeopathic medicines also help in regularising menses, lowering of blood glucose levels and treatment of acne.

Homeopathic medicines also help in arresting the disease process which prevents endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer.

Tip - Losing weight at least 5 to 10% of total body weight is always helpful and has shown to improve hormonal imbalance and reversing infertility.