Category: PCOS & PCOD
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Glucose Monitoring for PCOS: How Does That Work?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is a hormonal condition experienced by several women. It occurs because the ovaries produce excess androgens, the male sex hormones. Women usually have deficient levels of androgens, but those with PCOS have abnormally high levels of it. They tend to have lower levels of progesterone, the female sex hormone. PCOS…
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PCOD – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
PCOD or Polycystic Ovarian Disease is a hormonal condition that affects 5%–10% of women. This is very common during their reproductive age. 9% – 22% of women suffer from the problem of PCOD in India. In our body, various hormones work in harmony to ensure the smooth functioning of all the systems. In the condition…
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Effective Yoga Poses For PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS often occurs in women of reproductive age. It is an endocrine disorder leading to weight gain, irregular periods, excess male hormones or androgens, and stubborn acne. Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for PCOS yet, but there are multiple ways to control, prevent, or manage it. Yoga is one of…
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A Guide to Effective Natural Treatments for PCOS
PCOS is a common condition that occurs in women. According to research, 3.7 to 22.5% of women in India suffer from PCOS. This percentage varies from state to state and population density. The factors that promote PCOS mechanisms include abnormalities in leptin-adiponectin, oxidative stress, and autoimmunity. In India, it is becoming more common in recent…
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Ayurvedic Treatment for PCOS: Facts and Methods
Ayurveda is an age-old art of natural healing widely practised and followed worldwide. It applies a personalised and holistic approach to managing PCOS. Ayurveda brings balance to the body by focusing on the root cause of PCOS. Lifestyle adjustments, herbal medicines, therapies, and diet modifications are part of the Ayurvedic treatment for PCOS. However, there…