PCOS
What is PCOS ?
It is the short form for polycystic ovarian syndrome. It is a problem in which excessive cyst form over the ovarian region due to non production of the ovum which inculcates water / tissue fluid from the surrounding leading to a balloon like appearance and hence forming a cyst
What Causes PCOS ?
The major cause for this is the hormonal imbalance of hormones like FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary gland, other causes can be stress , excessive work pressure, dietary irregularities, high intake of processes food and chemical intoxication in the diet . Several other factors include genetic , hormonal imbalance , insulin resistance , environmental factors , chronic inflammation and other factors , sedentary lifestyle practices and other medical factors including thyroid, adrenal gland disorders and Cushing’s syndrome, may increase the risk of PCOS.
What are it's sign and symptoms ?
Sign and symptoms include menstrual irregularities, scanty or excessive menses , hair fall , heaviness of the breast before periods , painful periods , weight gain , mood swings and infertility.
How can it be treated by Homeopathy ?
Medicines like conium , Lapis.Alba , Thuja are helpful but in the correct potency.