PCOS is a condition that is very common in women aged between 14- 45 yrs which is the reproductive age in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens which are male sex hormones, which are usually present in women in small proportion.
INTRODUCTION
As we all are very well aware of the global outbreak of the newest disease COVID-19 which is caused by the Novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome(SARS) had reached its pandemic status in March 2020.
Being destructive at a mass scale forced the governing bodies of the affected countries to impose various degrees of quarantine and self-isolation. Ultimately, this made the world shift from the outdoor hustle to indoor peace, in addition to the increase in pre-existing comorbidities like heart diseases, diabetes, obesity, and depression.
SYMPTOMS. CAUSES
Some women start seeing signs at an early stage, at their first period. Others also find PCOS after they’ve gained bodyweight or face trouble in reproducing.
PCOS causes some manifestations that can be seen as:
Disturbed menstrual cycle
Excessive male hormones
Increase in weight
Dark patches on the skin
All these symptoms collectively add up to a negative circumference around you which leads to extreme Anxiety and Depression.
Novel outbreak made the country go for lockdown several times in the past one and a half years, which confined the majority population to their homes.
Many of us stopped exercising, reduced physical activities, sleeping less, and spent more of our time on screens, permitting every possible way to increase the overall prevalence of PCOS in Indian women.
COMPLICATIONS
If you are diagnosed with PCOS, your ovaries may contain several tiny cysts that can lead to high production of androgens.
In males, androgens are made in testes. They are involved in the development of male sex organs and characteristics like body hair, facial hair. Whereas in females, these androgens are produced in the ovaries and later turn into estrogens.
These hormones play an important role in the reproductive system and also the health of your heart, arteries, hair, skin and brain, and other parts of the body.
Trouble Getting Pregnant
Cysts in the ovaries can cause trouble in pregnancy by interfering in the process of ovulation. What happens is, if a healthy egg is not available to be fertilized by a sperm, you cannot get pregnant.
PREVENTIONS IF ANY
While it is still under research, the exact causes of PCOS, but many medical professionals across the globe suggest that the root causes for the disease could be genetics or other environmental factors.
We’ll be mentioning some easy ways to manage and prevent PCOS symptoms:
‘Finish all your greens’ you must’ve heard this saying and now to prevent PCOS you should follow this too.
Follow a plant-based and clean diet.
Try to take out some time to exercise, this will benefit your body. Include breathing exercises like Pranayama are known to help release your stress level and provide a healthy and positive impact on overall wellbeing.
Limit your caffeine intake, if you are a coffeeholic person like me then this is high time you should cut it off to less than two caffeinated beverages per
day.
written by Vaishnavi Rastogi
Author’s bio:
“Hi, I’m Vaishnavi, and I’m a content writer. I am constantly skilling myself in this field and putting in simple words for you to better understand Women Health and Fitness.”
Striving to be better than yesterday.
