POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME(PCOS)

CAUSES,EFFECTS,OLD AND NEW TREATMENTS.------LALITHA KAVYA

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:-TheDisturbances are now no longer in the ovaries but are manifested in other body parts ( oh!

No .Should have taken care )

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!).

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.

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” .

TYPICAL PCOS OVARY

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 health7. Continuous unprescribed medicines. 8. Alcohol,smoking.9. Drugs.10. Sedentary life…(list is un-ending ).

EFFECTS1. Type-2 diabetes.2. High blood pressure.3. Heart diseases.4. High body fat.5. Bones and joints problem.6. Depression , frustration7. 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)

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.

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).

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.

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).

LAPROSCOPY

ADVANTAGES

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

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.

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 !

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!!!