Hello Friends,
Today I am back with my another Blog, with an intention of spreading awareness on one very common problem which ladies are facing now-a-days, but feel reluctant – to talk or open about it.
Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is a condition that causes an overproduction of androgens (male hormones) within a female’s system. Poly-cystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a serious hormonal imbalance that can wreak havoc in your everyday life.
Few STATS
- PCOS affects 4-IN-10 women
- 10% women of childbearing age estimated to have PCOS
- 50% women with PCOS going un-diagnosed
- 50% women with PCOS who will develop type 2 diabetes before age 40
- 3X : The increased risk of women with PCOS developing endometrial Cancer
- 2X : The increased risk of Heart Attack/Heart stroke
- 10X : The increased risk of Depression and Anxiety
If you’re finding any of the below Symptoms, get it tested with your GYNC immediately.
- Irregular periods or no periods at all
- Difficulty getting pregnant
- Excessive hair growth (hirsutism)
- Weight gain
- Thinning hair and hair loss from the head
- Oily skin or acne
- Frequent Mood Swings
Myths about PCOS
Who is the Culprit of PCOS?
Doctors don’t know exactly what causes PCOS, But they consider “Mental and Physical” Stress, as the main culprit of this problem.
So ladies, please make sure that you will refrain yourself from outside and inside Stress.
A humble request to Everyone :
Please make an attempt to have – Positive, Loving, Respected and Caring environment around you, so that we can prevent this problem and who are already suffering from it – will help in curing it.
-Swapnil
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