The 21st century is here, and we require everything. Patience is at a premium; the time is "Now and not later."
We prefer pizzas delivered to us in 30 minutes and food cooked in 2 minutes. You might consider how this impacts the body as a whole, but the truth is that it does.
Recent trends in eating habits and lifestyle make one prone to many diseases like Hypertension and diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one such example.
PCOS has impacted a startlingly huge number of women worldwide. Despite this, there is little understanding of the optimal ways to handle it because of a rush of information that is often burdensome and not even factually up to date.
In many parts of the world, PCOS is still a stigmatized, inaccurately described, and under-diagnosed disorder. As a result, conversations about this condition are not only essential but also crucial, vital, and highly required.
PCOS and PCOD are words that are used interchangeably. PCOS can persist throughout middle age and possibly even throughout the reproductive years.
Even the healthiest women can get PCOS as a result of modern lifestyle changes.
Due to the commotion caused by numerous hormones, women with PCOS battle a wide range of symptoms.
Polycystic ovaries, Hyperandrogenism, Hirsutism, Acne, Androgenic alopecia, Anovulation, Amenorrhea, Oligomenorrhea, and Elevated luteinizing hormone secretion are reproductive phenotypes linked to PCOS.[1]
PCOS largely impacts pregnancy planning and influences a woman's fertility (since the ovaries may generate fluid-filled follicles that impede ovulation).
Unfortunately, this myth persists among many PCOS-afflicted women who are advised that taking an oral contraceptive pill can restore their regular menstrual cycles.
The pill only serves to camouflage the symptoms of PCOS. It is a temporary solution that masquerades as a powerful PCOS remedy.
Unfortunately, a lot of women return to square one after stopping the pill and even endure worse symptoms like irregular or non-existent periods, severe acne, and hair loss.
It may take many months for their body to naturally regulate the hormones and bring back the period, based on how long they have been taking it.
Women who suffer from this usually battle with Body Image Distress due to acne, abdominal weight gain, facial hair, baldness, etc.
Additionally, they feel marginalized by a culture that does not acknowledge the severity of this chronic condition.
The relevance of acknowledging PCOS as a chronic disorder that requires management cannot be underestimated.
By increasing awareness, individuals can more easily grasp the necessity of being screened for complaints like irregular periods and pelvic pain.
Always keep in mind that every woman's body is unique and has its own set of requirements. This only needs Love, Care, and Attention, and it all begins with YOU.
References:
- Ratnakumari ME, Manavalan N, Sathyanath D, Ayda YR, Reka K. Study to evaluate the changes in polycystic ovarian morphology after naturopathic and yogic interventions. International Journal of Yoga. 2018 May;11(2):139.
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