Most women of age 30 and more suffer from the Polycystic
Ovary Disease (PCOD). This condition mostly affects the hormone levels in women.
Women suffering with Polycystic syndrome produce more than normal amount of
male hormones, and greater insulin levels (a hormone level that helps adjust
blood sugar). Women with this syndrome lead to various small cysts, hormonal
imbalance and fluid filled sacs grows inside the ovary. PCOD is one of the most
common disorders in women without any particular treatment. ‘Polycystic’ means several
cysts on the ovary. However, a woman having cysts does not mean she has PCOD
and having PCOD doesn’t mean that she has cysts on her ovaries.
Polycystic Ovary Disease is root
of various health issues which include sleep apnea, menstrual cycle
irregularity, infertility, type 2 diabetes, depression, endometrial cancer,
high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, hair thinning, obesity, hypertension, excessive
growth of facial hair and acne. These health issues are related with PCOD that
may need exact medical cure.
Polycystic Ovary
Disease Symptoms
It can be really difficult to diagnose polycystic ovary
disease due to various symptoms. Also, women suffering with PCOD hardly have
any similar symptoms. Androgen excess (symptoms includes acne, hirsutism, hair
loss), Irregular or no periods, multiple cystic/follicles ovaries or infertility
are most common indications to identify PCOD.
This disease can also reduce the
chance of getting pregnant. But, PCOD patient can become pregnant after getting
fertility cures that recover ovulation and mensuration.
Causes of Polycystic
Ovary Disease
There is no particular source of Polycystic Ovary Disease but
specialists consider many factors like,
·
High level of androgens,
·
Hereditary, and
·
Higher insulin level that causes hormonal
imbalance.
PCOD Diet: Foods to
consume and avoid
A fit and healthy lifestyle and balanced diet can help to
cure polycystic ovary syndrome and
prevent it symptoms completely. Excess weight can lead this condition even
worse. By attaining healthy lifestyle, they can have control over other
symptoms like ovulation and menstrual irregularity and hirsutism that occurs
due to PCOD. Insulin level plays an important role in PCOD, therefore controlling
it by balanced diet is the best method to avoid other risky conditions.
·
Diets which include anti-inflammatory properties,
like leafy greens, berries, extra virgin olive oil and fatty fish may reduce
the inflammation related harms like fatigue.
·
Human body digests nutrients with low GI diet
(glycemic index) diet gradually. Hence, low GI diets do not rise the insulin
levels like diet with carbohydrates. Whole grain, starchy vegetables, nuts,
seasonal fruit, seeds, unprocessed and low carbs food, legumes, etc. are low GI
diets.
·
Increase fruit and vegetables and avoid dairy products
(as dairy products increase insulin level) in your daily diet.
·
Various dairy based foods and non-veg diet
contains saturated or hydrogenated fats which can rise your cholesterol. Avoid
it completely.
·
Several dieticians recommend the nutritional styles
to avoid hypertension diet (DASH) to control PCOD and its symptoms. A diet
includes poultry products, fruit, green vegies, low fat dairy products and
fish.
·
Sugary
beverages, refined carbs, red meat, processed meat and Solid fats are foods to
avoid.
PolyCystic Ovary Disease (PCOD) treatment normally starts
with healthy lifestyle such as running, exercise and diet. Women with healthy
weight can reduce the risks of heart disease and diabetes and, improve
cholesterol and insulin levels. The treatment of this disease is not yet
specified, but, one can control its symptoms like hirsutism, acne, obesity and
infertility.
You can control the PCOD by stopping its main
symptoms like insulin resistance, hormonal disorder and infertility.
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