Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common health problem among women that can cause irregular periods, excess hair growth, weight gain and fertility issues. PCOS occurs when a woman's hormones are out of balance, preventing the ovaries from regularly releasing eggs. It affects around 5% of women in India and can be managed but not cured. Lifestyle changes like exercise, diet and stress management are important to control symptoms and prevent further health complications like diabetes and heart disease that may develop from PCOS if left untreated. Proper diagnosis and treatment under a doctor's guidance including hormonal therapy and lifestyle management can help women with PCOS live near-normal lives.

1. Total pell-mell
All shattered
Dreams life is
Complicated?

2. P C O S
Creating havoc
to womanhood

3. Her world is suddenly shattered period
never follow fixed schedule. During these
irregular periods many problems like pains,
mood changes, excess/ scanty bleeding,
sleep disturbances Unwanted hair, life is
miserable for many young women.
Nomenclature – PCOS affect total health
They may are prone to diabetes, thyroid,
heart problems mostly. Causes severe
mental stress. Reduces quality of life. If
diagnosed in time one can lead near
normal life.

4. Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome is major health
problem faced by women from menarche to
menopause about 5% (5+ Cr) women in
India are suffering. They may not feel it as
health problem. Irregular periods, un
wanted hair, unable to conceive when we
go to root cause it is understood as PCOS.
Delay in diagnosis compound problems. It
may lead to obesity, high BP/ Cholesterol,
insulin resistance may cause diabetes at a
later date. Is not totally curable but is
manageable with proper lifestyle.

5. Symptoms are vital:
•Irregular periods 4-6 times/ yr excess/
scanty bleeding for many days
•Oily skin, unwanted hair on lips, chin,
chest cheeks, thighs, naval area.
•Pimples even after teen age. Hair loss on
the scalp
•Obesity leading to difficulty in conceiving.
Symptoms differ from person to person
•Initially may not be a problem gradually
increase in weight & quality of life reduced
•May cause depression & mood highs

6. On investigation un matured ovum leads to
defective ovulation form cysts. Hence it is
polycystic problem. Cause irregular
menstruation.
The cysts may not be harmful but they
affect ovum formation & release need for
pregnancy, causes hormonal imbalance
leading to Hirusutism (male characters in
females) may cause bald head in women.
Endometrium the inner layer of uterus
becomes uneven cause severe bleeding,
Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)

7. Why is it so? Cause is unknown. Hereditary
factors Insulin resistance play a role. Insulin
is a hormone secreted by pancreas helps in
Glucose utilization by body. ill functioning
may lead to excess Insulin release that
stimulates ovaries & increase secretion of
male hormones in women cause hormonal
imbalance resulting in PCOS. But we cant
say this is the specific cause. Hereditary
factor play role if mother, sister have this
problem the chances are high that you may
get it. Beware of this family history.

8. How to diagnose? Not only irregular
menstruation Dr observe total gamut of
symptoms. To confirm this now we have
specific ways- ROTERDAM CONSENSUOUS
CRITERIA as per this check the following
1.Ovum release is irregular
2.Scan shows increase in size of ovum, or
more than 12 small cysts in ovaries
3.Higher levels of male hormones in body
4.Check thyroid hormone, prolactin levels
5.Un wanted hair on the body
6.Severe hair fall, dry skin

9. Can lead normal life with right treatment:
Hormonal balancing remedies may help.
Regularize menstruation. Insulin resistance
has to be reduced with specific drugs. Use
lasers for unwanted hair long term therapy
under Dr supervision. Adopt good lifestyle -
out door game, praanaayama, yoga, brisk
walk, cycling, swimming, positive attitude,
veg food, fruits, veg salads help in leading a
near normal life. Ayurveda offer effective
therapies like matra vasti, abhyangam +
remedies good results in 6-8 mon

10. Lifestyle is vital:
•Studies proved weight reduction even by 5%
improve quality of life
•Daily 30 min exercise/ yoga/ out door game
leading active life reduces insulin resistance
•Let food be your best medicine reduce fats
•Avoid fast, tinned, spicy, oily, packed foods
•Consume fibre rich foods
•Pounded rice, whole wheat, cereals helps
•Avoid smoking like cancer it disturb hormonal
balance
•Avoid Hurry-Worry-Curry-Burry
•Animal protein increases uric acid level avoid

11. Check these things:
•Family history of diabetes
•Heart problems in the family
•Snoring in sleep
•Depression, Anxiety, Stress
•Plan pregnancy with Dr guidance
•Check- gestational diabetes in pregnancy
There is no pill for all ills, but there is an ill
followed by the use of every pill. Hence
adopt a holistic active life style. Take it easy
policy, helping, sharing/ caring go a long
way in managing PCOS

12. For more info
Satya Kovur
Wellness Consultant
98480 13958
Sreyas Family Ayurvedic
Counseling Center
www.slideshare.net/snanayoga
healthxlnc@gmail.com
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