{"id":11082,"date":"2024-10-08T11:31:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/?p=11082"},"modified":"2024-10-14T13:04:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:04:12","slug":"understanding-pcos-symptoms-and-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/understanding-pcos-symptoms-and-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding PCOS: Symptoms and Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11082\" class=\"elementor elementor-11082\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4edc232 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4edc232\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f5c7587\" data-id=\"f5c7587\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-096c8f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"096c8f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e15e64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e15e64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a cluster of signs that result from hormonal imbalances in a woman&#8217;s body, primarily impacting the ovaries. These are the tiny structures responsible for storing a woman&#8217;s eggs. However, it can also have broader effects throughout the body. PCOS is quite prevalent among women who are capable of reproductive age. In certain instances, if left untreated, it can result in significant health problems. An exclusive clinic for women of all age groups, FENS Prana Sakhi by Prameya Health is a comprehensive health provider housing consultants of repute in various specialities.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd26acc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bd26acc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0154f8c\" data-id=\"0154f8c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e13404 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e13404\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why does PCOS occur?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f84a70f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f84a70f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere&#8217;s no definitive answer to this question. A lot of women diagnosed with PCOS struggle with insulin resistance, which is when the body fails to process insulin efficiently. This leads to elevated insulin concentrations in the body, potentially resulting in increased levels of androgens. Being overweight can also raise insulin levels and exacerbate the symptoms of PCOS.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c199cb7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c199cb7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d13a33d\" data-id=\"d13a33d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa787a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa787a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8fc56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a8fc56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PCOS often manifest more intensely in overweight women. <br>Frequent symptoms involve:<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90eb197 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90eb197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Lack of menstrual periods or irregular menstrual cycles<\/li><li>Excessive hair growth, particularly on the face<\/li><li>Thinning hair on the scalp<\/li><li>Acne breakouts<\/li><li>Emotional shifts<\/li><li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li><li>Problems with getting pregnant<\/li><li>Feeling down or depressed<\/li><li>Gaining weight<\/li><li>Tiredness<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bbbe0ea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bbbe0ea\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b47f5db\" data-id=\"b47f5db\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-577364b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"577364b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What steps are involved in diagnosing PCOS?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a120b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a120b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYour doctor will inquire about your medical history and any symptoms you&#8217;re experiencing. Additionally, you&#8217;ll undergo a physical examination, which may encompass a pelvic exam. This procedure evaluates the condition of your reproductive organs, both internally and externally.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bb8597 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bb8597\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<strong>Symptoms of PCOS can mimic those of other medical conditions, leading to further diagnostic tests, such as:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Ultrasound:<\/strong> This procedure employs sound waves and a computer to generate images of blood vessels, tissues, and organs- It&#8217;s used to measure the dimensions of the ovaries and identify any cysts, in addition to evaluating the thickness of the uterus&#8217;s wall (endometrium).<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Blood tests: <\/strong>These are conducted to measure elevated levels of androgens and other hormones. Your doctor might also test your blood sugar levels and evaluate your cholesterol and triglyceride levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc9405 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fc9405\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the methods for managing\/treating PCOS?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8facf9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8facf9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe method of managing PCOS differs depending on various elements. These factors might encompass your age, the intensity of your symptoms, and your general health status. Additionally, the choice of treatment might be influenced by your desire to conceive in the future.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf1abe1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf1abe1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Should you wish to try to conceive, your treatment plan might include:<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-327c0aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"327c0aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Modifications to your diet and workout schedule. Adopting a nutritious diet and engaging in regular exercise can aid in weight loss, diminish symptoms, and improve insulin sensitivity. This, in turn, can lower blood sugar levels and facilitate ovulation.<\/p><p>Injections to stimulate ovulation. Injections can assist the ovaries in releasing eggs naturally. However, these treatments carry certain risks. They might increase the likelihood of having multiple pregnancies (such as twins or more). Moreover, they could lead to ovarian hyper stimulation. This condition occurs when the ovaries produce excess hormones, resulting in symptoms like abdominal distension and pain in the pelvic area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eec996 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8eec996\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If you're not planning to get pregnant, your treatment could involve:<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45101e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45101e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHormonal contraceptives. These medications help regulate your menstrual periods, decrease levels of male hormones, and decrease acne.\nDrugs for diabetes. These are frequently prescribed to decrease resistance to insulin in PCOS. They might also assist in lowering male hormone levels, slowing down hair growth, and improving the regularity of ovulation.\nDrugs for additional symptoms. Certain medications can reduce hair growth or acne.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2840f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2840f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f830e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f830e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tManaging PCOS requires a holistic approach, including lifestyle changes, proper nutrition, regular exercise, and medical support. Early diagnosis and a tailored treatment plan can alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and reduce the risk of complications, empowering women to live healthier lives.\nConsult, FENS Prana Sakhi of Prameya Health which specializes in preventive health, addressing both the medical and emotional needs of women of all ages, offering expert consultations and treatments led by senior doctors, including Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, and Acupressure.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a cluster of signs that result from hormonal imbalances in a woman&#8217;s body, primarily impacting the ovaries. These are the tiny structures responsible for storing a woman&#8217;s eggs. However, it can also have broader effects throughout the body. PCOS is quite prevalent among women who are capable of reproductive&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/understanding-pcos-symptoms-and-management\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Understanding PCOS: Symptoms and Management<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11119,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11082"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11120,"href":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11082\/revisions\/11120"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innogenx.co.in\/prameyahealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}