pcos/pcod,brief up on causes,old and new treatments,effects--the fun way :)

1. POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN
SYNDROME(PCOS)
CAUSES,EFFECTS,OLD AND
NEW TREATMENTS.
------LALITHA KAVYA

2. WHAT IS IT???
• PCOD-POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE:-ovaries under
brunt of pressure and disturbances of the
body,therefore not functioning at their peak
efficiency. (oops ! Signal to start taking care).
• PCOS-POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME:-The
Disturbances are now no longer in the ovaries
but are manifested in other body parts ( oh! No
.Should have taken care )

3. WHAT IS IT???(SCIENTIFICALLY)
• Complex endocrine disorder effecting
women(characterized by increased androgen
function and ovulatory disfunction).
• Ovaries affect the health of the body and the health
of our body affects the vibrancy of the
ovaries.(confused ???)
• Viscious cycle of events cause ovaries
to doom !
which are…. ! (lets start with basics!).

4. THE PERIOD!
The “normal cycle”
• Day 0-5:- LH,FSH produce
follicles (bubbles)in ovary
around egg and they
produce ‘ESTROGEN’.
• Day 6-14:-uterine lining
thins , cervix lining is thin
and watery , dominant
follicle is ready with mature
egg.
• Day 15(ovulation):-enzyme
breaks follicle , mature egg
goes to fallopian tubes
, uterus full with nutrients
, cervix-thinnest.
The “pcod/pcos cycle”
• Day 0-5:- low/high LH,FSH
therefore low chances of
healthy follicles and low/no
ESTROGEN production .
• Day 6-14:-no dominant
follicle (no secretion of
estrogen in blood),no
mature egg.
• DAY 15:-Follicle does not
break (due to low
hormones),immature egg
can’t travel to fallopian
tubes . uterus,cervix-
normal.

5. Cycle story…
The “normal cycle”
• Day 16-28( luteal ):-egg
starts moving through
tube,uterine –thick,cervix –
thick.
• Egg passes out of uterus
,uterine lining shed,
“YES ! PERIOD “
The “ pcod / pcos cycle”
• Day 16-28:- egg does not
pass through tube as there
is no egg in it (obviously
!).uterine ,cervix -normal
(or rather dry and unhealthy
).
• Egg does not pass out of
uterus , uterine lining still
normal.
“NO PERIOD” .

6. TYPICAL PCOS OVARY

7. CAUSES
• Mainly :-
1. Modern lifestyle.( processed , quick meals)
2. Lack of exercise.( endorphins!!!)
3. Stress.
4. Crash diets.
5. Genetics.(low)
6. Plastics→→XENESTROGENS→→ovary health
7. Continuous unprescribed medicines.
8. Alcohol,smoking.
9. Drugs.
10. Sedentary life…(list is un-ending ).

8. EFFECTS
1. Type-2 diabetes.
2. High blood pressure.
3. Heart diseases.
4. High body fat.
5. Bones and joints problem.
6. Depression , frustration
7. INFERTILITY.(difficulty in concieving).
8. Hirsutism.
9. Hair loss ,acne ,tender breasts)
10.Irregular,painful periods,heavy/scanty bleeding
etc…(phew! The list is endless)

9. AGE OLD TREATMENTS
• HOMEOPATHY :-
It works by changing the constituition of the body by
tracking the root cause of the cysts and makes the
body ready to the natural way of curing itself .
The good part :- no side effects,sweet to taste.
The bad part:- time consuming,pills to pop.
• AYURVEDA:-
It works by making the body get used to the
herbs,barks,leaves etc which are natural and highly
safe way to treat sensitive body parts (here,ovaries).
The good part:-no side effects,long term results.
The bad part:-yuckkk! to taste,tortoise slow.

10. FOOD AND NUTRITION
The “YAY” FOODS:-
• Unprocessed carbs(slow and steady rise in blood
sugar,low GI):- whole wheat,grains,jowar,rice,ragi,barley
etc.
• Complete proteins(hormones made up of proteins):-
Milk and its products,fish,eggs,dals etc.
• Essential fatty acids(omega 3 &6) reduce GI of food:-
ghee,walnuts,salmon,oils(groundnut ,sesame , sunflower
,rice bran olive,coconut,cannola).etc
• Micro minerals(improve body’s insulin sensivity):-
selenium,zinc,chromiun:-cucumber,fresh veggies,nuts
etc.
• Calcium(cramp reduction):-dairy food , calcium
supplements . curd ,tofu , paneer , sprouts ( vit b12).

11. FOOD AND NUTRITION-2
THE “NAY” FOODS :-
• Processed food:- white
(rice,sugar,bread,maida)etc.
• Fast food(noodles),packaged food(ready to eat
curries,noodles,bhel ,chips,biscuits,ice
creams)etc.
• Restaurant food(oils , bad veg and non-veg
),outside food(pizzas , burgers ,puffs ,)etc.
• High bolied food.
• Heavy meat.
• Cool drinks,high caffiene drinks etc.
• High amounts of Sweets,chocolates.
• Any late night binging food.

12. NEW TECHNOLOGY TREATMENT
• LAPROSCOPY(OVARIAN DRILLING/DIATHERMY):-
Small incision in abdomen( gen. anesthisia )
↓
Abdomen inflated with co2(through tube) to insert
laproscope(viewing instrument)
↓
Surgeon views at ovaries via laproscope and carefully makes
small punctures to burst the cysts.
↓
The fluid is sucked by vacuum pump out of the ovary.
↓
The ovary is free of any cysts (immature follicles).

13. LAPROSCOPY

14. ADVANTAGES
• Fast and effective.
• Less time(out patient service).
• Quick recovery time.
• Minimal scarring.
• Best way to treat infertility.

15. DISADVANTAGES
• Costly.
• When handled incorrectly, causes internal infections.
• Chances of developing cysts sooner.(observation)
• Difficult when there are large number of cysts.
• Might be painful for some.
• Cases of reported weaker ovaries post laproscopy in
malnutritioned cases.

16. What does the patient need???
• Best way is to go natural even after surgery.
• Regularly timed meals , a healthy routine
, exercise.
• Stress free mind
• Knowledge
• Its treatable!- so please relax.
• Lots of love and support from family.
• Lastly , Lots of love and respect towards her
own self !

17. STOP ABUSING YOUR BODY. YOU
ARE BEAUTIFUL-KNOW
THAT,REFLECT THAT.RESPECT
YOURSELF.EAT HEALTHY.STAY
PEACEFUL.FIND WAYS TO BE
HAPPY AND ACTIVE.MAKE TIME
FOR YOURSELF BECAUSE,YOU ARE
JUST PERFECT AND YOU DESERVE
IT!!!