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PCOD ( Polycystic Ovarian Disease) / PCOS (polycystic Ovary syndrome)

Introduction

  •  PCOD generally affects women in the age group of 12-45 years.
  • Causes imbalance in woman hormones
Common symptoms
  • Acne on face , neck and back
  • Weight gain
  • Hair loss
  • Irregular menstrual cycle
  • Fertility problems
  • Depression.
Causes 
  • High level of Androgens
  • High levels of insulin and obesity
  • Low grade inflammation
  • Heredity
Diagnosis of Pcod
  • symptoms and medical history
  • Pelvic examination
  • Blood tests - for hormone levels, blood sugar and cholesterol
Complications
  1. Infertility
  2. Gestational diabetes or Pregnancy induced high blood pressure
  3. Miscarriage or premature birth
  4. Non alcoholic Steatohepatitis
  5. Metabolic syndrome - Increased abdominal weight , high level of triglycerides, Low level of good cholesterol or HDL, High blood pressure, High fasting sugar.
  6. Endometrial cancer
Homoeopathic Treatment for PCOD
  • Pulsatilla
  • Sepia
  • Apis mellifica
  • Graphitis
  • Calcaria carb
  • Thalaspi b
  • Lachesis
  • Natrum mur.
  • Thuja
  • Kali carb
  • Silicea
How to manage pcod
  • Eat a healthy diet
  • Avoid sugar and carbohydrates
  • Eat more high fibre foods
  • Eat lean protein-rich foods
  • Exercise regularly
  • sleep for atleast 8 hours
  • Manage stress better

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