Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women characterized by symptoms including irregular periods, weight gain, and infertility. Risk factors for PCOS include lifestyle choices like smoking, poor diet, and family history, while management involves lifestyle changes, medication, and sometimes surgery. Although there is no cure for PCOS, it can be controlled through various treatments and lifestyle modifications.

1. The Period Talk - PCOS

2. What is PCOS ?
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a combined
metabolic and hormonal disorder found in women.

3. Symptoms of PCOS
1. Irregular Periods
2. Weight Gain (Central Obesity), high BMI
3. Acne, oily skin, patchy skin
4. Hirsuitism (Male Pattern Hair Growth)
5. Thinning of Hair, Dandruff
6. Infertility
7. Anxiety/Depression
8. Pelvic Pain

4. Acne Hirsuitism

5. • Female family member has had PCOS
• Family History of Diabetes
• Family History of genetic Ovarian diseases
• Chronic use of antidepressants and anti-epileptics
• Overweight or Underweight
• Working, eating or sleeping at erratic hours
Risk Factors - PCOS

6. • Smoking
• Frequent alcohol consumption
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Junk food, refined flours & sugars
Lifestyle Factors & PCOS

7. • Pelvic Ultrasonography (for examination of various aspects of
ovarian health and morphology
• Complete Blood Count (CBC) test
• Hormone tests - Thyroid and Sex hormones (Prolactin, FSH, LH,
Estrogen, Testosterone etc.)
• Blood Sugar test (GTT- Glucose Tolerance Test)
• Routine and microscopic examination of Urine
Testing PCOS

8. • Imbalance of hormones which help the egg to mature and
ovulate
• No OVULATION --------> No PERIOD OR Delayed
• No OVULATION = INFERTILITY
PCOS linked Infertility

9. • PCOS has NO cure but can be CONTROLLED
• Lifestyle Modifications
• Diabetes Medication
• Thyroid Balance
• Fertility Drug
• Surgical Treatment (Laparascopic Ovarian cyst removal)
Managing PCOS

10. Lifestyle Modifications

11. Lifestyle Changes to manage PCOS
• Weight Management
• Avoid oily and processed foods
• Regular Eating and Sleep pattern
• EXERCISE (Fat-burning, Cardio, Aerobic exercises)
• Avoid crash diets
• Add whole grain products, fibre, protein, green leafy,
fruits, lean meat, egg whites

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