What is PCOD?

Irregular periods?
Infertility?
Menses difficulty? Dysmenorrhoea?.
This article will explain what is PCOD? Causes of PCOD? And what is the best homeopathic treatment for PCOD/PCOS?

Today, Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is one of the widely present ailments among the females of the reproductive age group. Ovaries are female reproductive organs situated in the pelvis, next to the uterus. They produce and release eggs for fertilisation (which develop from follicles) and are released into the uterus once a month. In those suffering from PCOD, more than the usual number of follicles (fluid-filled cysts) develop each month, but none of them mature to release an egg. Over many months as the ovum is not thrown out with menses, it remains in the ovaries and fluid collection starts around it, which turns into cysts. These cysts are benign (non-cancerous). If you think you have symptoms of PCOS/PCOD and wish to get yourself checked, you can consult HomoeoCARE’s homeopathy doctors in Vashi or other locations. 

Signs and Symptoms of PCOD

• Irregular or absence of menses

• Weight gain

• Hirsutism (excessive hair growth on face and body)

• Acne

• Difficulties in conception (Infertility)

• Thinning of scalp hair

• Black pigmentation around the neck, folds of skin, knuckles, elbows, below the breast, and groins.

Patients with PCOD are at a higher risk of developing,

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides make them more vulnerable to heart problems

• Uterine cancer

• Early miscarriage and

• Mental depression due to unwanted hair growth on the face and infertility

Diagnosis of PCOS is confirmed by an ultrasound if you exhibit any 2 of the following symptoms:

• Several cysts that develop around the edge of the ovaries (polycystic ovaries)
   
• Failure in the release of eggs from the ovaries (lack of ovulation)
   
• Higher than normal levels of male hormones, or male hormones that are more active than normal. Androgens, which are primarily male hormones, are normally secreted in very small amounts. However, in PCOS, their levels rise, blocking the development of your eggs, and preventing them from fully maturing. As a result, your ovaries become covered in tiny, underdeveloped eggs (hence the name "Polycystic Ovaries").

What Happens in PCOS/PCOD?

In a normal female, the ovaries release an egg every month. However, in some females, these eggs are not released, meaning ovulation doesn't take place, which is essential for normal periods or conception. When these eggs are not released, they form tiny cysts in the ovaries. This is called PCOS, and all this occurs due to improper hormonal stimulation.

Types of PCOS / PCOD

There are several types of PCOS, each with its unique causes and symptoms. Understanding the type of PCOS you have is crucial for choosing the right homeopathic treatment and management plan. Below are the four most common types of PCOS/PCOD:

1. Insulin-Resistant PCOS

This is one of the most common types of PCOS, caused by various factors such as pollution, smoking, trans fats, and sugar. In this type, ovulation is prevented due to high levels of insulin, which also triggers the ovaries to produce testosterone.

If you are borderline diabetic, have abnormal glucose levels, high insulin levels, and are overweight, there is a chance you may have insulin-resistant PCOS. Cutting down on sugar can greatly help in this situation.

2. Pill-Induced PCOS

This is the second most commonly diagnosed type of PCOS. It develops due to birth control pills, which suppress ovulation. Many women experience these effects temporarily, and the condition resolves once the effects of the pill wear off.

However, some women fail to resume ovulating even after the pill's effects have ended. If ovulation doesn’t resume within a few months, it’s advisable to consult a doctor.

3. Inflammatory PCOS

Factors such as inflammatory diets, hormonal imbalances, environmental toxins, and stress can lead to inflammatory PCOS. This type prevents the body from ovulating and can increase androgen levels.

Symptoms include skin allergies, vitamin D deficiency, headaches, abnormal blood counts, and an increased thyroid level. Magnesium supplements may help due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Avoiding stress is essential, as recovery can take around 10 months, as it is a slow process.

4. Hidden PCOS

Hidden PCOS is relatively easy to understand. It can result from thyroid disease, as iodine deficiency affects the ovaries, and zinc deficiency also contributes to this type of PCOS. Women following a vegetarian diet may be more prone to it.

Artificial sweeteners are another cause of this type of PCOS. Once the root cause is identified, it can take around five months to treat the disorder.

Pathophysiology of PCOS/PCOD

Polycystic ovary disease affects hormone cycles, which regulate the normal development of eggs in the ovaries. It is not completely understood why hormone cycles are interrupted, but several ideas exist.

Follicles are small structures in the ovaries that house the eggs. In polycystic ovary disease, many of these follicles are poorly developed. The eggs in these follicles do not mature and cannot be released from the ovaries, forming cysts.

This contributes to infertility. The immature follicles and inability to release an egg (ovulate) are likely caused by low levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and higher-than-normal levels of male hormones (androgens) produced by the ovary.

Women are typically diagnosed in their 20s or 30s. Those with this condition often have a mother or sister who displays similar symptoms.

HomoeoCARE's Approach

We at HomoeoCARE help patients get rid of this tendency of cyst formation every month. We also help to reduce and eventually disappear all cysts from the ovaries thus enabling them to get regular menses, reduce weight and get acne-free faces. HomoeoCARE’s trusted homeopathy doctor in Bhandup or any other branch will offer an effective PCOD/PCOS treatment in homeopathy that enables them to regain their confidence as they are free from their unwanted hair growth and can conceive. We also assist them to enjoy motherhood which is a gift from God..

Why Homeopathy

Why only HomoeoCARE

We follow the individualistic approach in Homoeopathy as each patient is different from others physically and mentally. Medicine chosen after a long study of the case denotes that the patient’s personality in terms of her physical constitution, mental makeup, emotional status, and mental stress factors, which have put her in this disease, have been taken into consideration. It makes this medicine absolutely suits her in all aspects and so works wonders to bring her back to her health. Even though PCOD is known to occur due to genetic predispositions, we still can treat these tendencies. Also, PCOD is known in patients with heavy mental stress. After offering effective PCOD homeopathic treatment, patients come out of their disease. Although the same stress factors are around them, patients do not get affected by them easily to cause the disease. So it’s a complete ‘care’ by ‘Homoeopathy’ at “HomoeoCARE.”

HomoeoCARE's Success

A 26-year-old female came to our clinic with a right ovarian cyst in her ovaries. She also had a 20mm stone in her gallbladder. Within less than a year of treatment at HomoeoCARE, her ovaries were free from cysts. Not only this, even the stone which she had in her gallbladder, got crushed and only 5-7mm stones remained in the gallbladder. She was surprised as the stones got crushed without any surgical intervention.

Only classical homeopathy practised at HomoeoCARE can make this happen.

Another 35-year-old female came to us with a multicystic ovarian mass measuring 5.7x5.2cm. Not only her menses became normal and her overall health improves, but her ovaries also became normal with homeopathic medication and without taking any hormones.

The cure rate in PCOD cases

What is the guarantee of a cure?

Individual results do vary because cure depends upon many factors. However, from our past experiences and research, we have achieved a success rate of almost 58.7 % in PCOD cases. So if you ever wonder ‘Where can I find the best homeopathy doctor near me?’ you can always turn to HomoeoCARE with reports wherein you’ll be rightly guided to the path of recovery.

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