| What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and why | | | | Are there any long term effects if PCOS is left |
| does it occur? | | | | untreated? |
| PCOS is a common endocrine disorder. The primary | | | | Even if specific symptoms are not causing an |
| lesion is unknown. Patients have a steady state of | | | | immediate problem, PCOS can have significant |
| relatively high estrogen, androgen and Leutinizing | | | | long-term effects, including diabetes, heart disease |
| Hormone (LH) rather than fluctuating condition seen in | | | | and endometrial or breast cancer. This happens |
| ovulating women. Increased levels of estrone come | | | | because of unopposed estrogen secretion. So |
| from conversion of ovarian and adrenal androgens to | | | | seeking treatment is critical. |
| estrone in body fat (in obesity cases). The high | | | | In addition they show hyperinsulinemia and insulin |
| estrone levels are believed to cause suppression of | | | | resistance which leads to early onset diabetes |
| pituitary Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and a | | | | Type-II and therefore hyperlipidemia and its |
| relative increase in LH. Constant LH stimulation of the | | | | complications. |
| ovary results in anovulation, multiple cysts and theca | | | | Investigations : |
| cell hyperplasia with excess androgen output. | | | | FSH / LH Ratio |
| In addition, there is insulin resistance leading to high | | | | Serum total and free testosterone |
| levels of insulin in the blood which further leads to | | | | DHEA |
| weight gain and obesity. | | | | E2 |
| Insulin - Resistance | | | | These above investigations should be done on the |
| Hyperinsulinemia | | | | second day of the menstrual cycle. Ultrasound |
| Excessive fat | | | | Ovaries - many rely solely on this investigation not |
| Ovarian and adrenal androgens are converted to | | | | realizing that the percentage of successfully |
| estrone in excessive amounts. | | | | diagnosing PCOS by this method is only 30-60%. |
| High estrone levels suppress pituitary - FSH and | | | | How Unani experts can help you manage your |
| relative increase in LH. | | | | condition? |
| Increased LH will result in. | | | | In obese patients with PCOS, weight reduction is |
| Anovulation - will lead to oligomenorrhoea. | | | | often effective. A decrease in body fat will lower the |
| Multiple cysts in ovaries | | | | conversion of androgens to estrone and thereby help |
| Theca cell hyperplasia. | | | | restore ovulation. |
| Increased androgen output : Acne, Alpecia, Hirsutism. | | | | Dietary modifications as for insulin resistance and |
| It is very important to distinguish between PCO | | | | diabetes type II should be followed. Exercise has a |
| (polycystic ovaries) and (PCOS) polycystic ovary | | | | major role to play especially because of insulin |
| syndrome. Having PCO does not necesarily mean you | | | | resistance. Hirsuitism may be managed with epilation |
| have PCOS. A syndrome is usually defined as a | | | | and electrolysis. Spironolactone and aldosterone |
| pattern of symptoms belonging to particular disease. | | | | antagonist is also useful for hirsuitism. |
| Medical studies using ultrasound have found that | | | | As this condition affects the skin and hair there are |
| around one in four women has polycystic ovaries | | | | special cosmetological and dermatological treatments |
| (PCO), but most of them have none or few of the | | | | available in Unani medicine with excellent results for |
| other symptoms associated with (PCOS) polycystic | | | | acne and hirsuitism. This condition is often worsened |
| ovary syndrome. | | | | by stress, diet, smoking, alcohol and lack of exercise. |
| Excess hair on the body (hirsiutism) - Heavy periods. | | | | Out team of experts comprising of counselors, |
| Acne & other skin problems - Fertility problem | | | | doctors, cosmetologist, dermatologist and fitness |
| Scalp hair loss - Insulin resistance | | | | experts ensure that special care is taken to improve |
| Irregular or missed periods - Weight issues. | | | | your health status. |
| Did you know PCOS can lead to obesity and obesity | | | | The diet for all facets of PCOS i.e. overweight, insulin |
| leads to infertility? | | | | resistance, acne, etc. is complicated and is pain |
| Did you know people with a strong will power can | | | | stakingly organized and implemented by our dieticians. |
| lose weight and improve their PCOS - a leading cause | | | | This is done after taking a meticulous history both |
| of infertility? | | | | dietary and medical. A BCA (Body Composition |
| Did you know the first line management includes diet | | | | Analysis), BMI and waist hip ratio helps to decide the |
| modification, weight loss and stress reduction? | | | | exact therapy for the individual. |