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Living With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among women. The condition takes its name from the many cysts on the ovaries of women who have PCOS. It also causes excessive hair growth, irregular menstrual periods and acne among many other symptoms. Living with this condition can be a challenge, but there are many ways to make every day easier to manage while suffering from PCOS.

  1. Diet

    • Maintaining a healthy diet is important when you are living with polycystic ovary syndrome. When women suffer from PCOS, they often experience high insulin resistance, meaning the body isn't adequately processing sugars. This is why PCOS has been linked to diabetes. Sticking to a diet that eliminates unnecessary sugars can possibly relieve some of the problems associated with this condition. Avoiding sugary soft drinks, prepackaged sweets and alcohol is a healthy choice for anyone, especially if you have polycystic ovary syndrome. Increasing your intake of folic acid is also beneficial to the reproductive system and your overall health.

    Medications

    • Polycystic ovary syndrome isn't treated as a whole disease because many women experience differing symptoms and complications related to this condition. However, there are many options available that treat these differing symptoms. Progesterone is often administered to control the amount of androgens that the body produces as well as the amount of testosterone, which can cause menstrual cycles to regulate. Birth control pills are often prescribed by physicians to help with the irregularities in cycles because they contain progesterone. Regulating the androgen production could possibly aide in ovulation in women with PCOS who are trying to conceive children.

    Homeopathy

    • Homeopathic practitioners believe that there are natural remedies that eliminate cysts and ease the symptoms associated with PCOS. One alternative is a homeopathic remedy known as Sepia. Sepia is derived from the ink of cuttlefish and its essence is sprayed on small sugary pellets. These pellets come in a variety of dosages such as 6c and 100c and are taken in amounts of five to six pellets at a time. Sabina is another homeopathic that is recommended by practitioners for women who suffer from painful and heavy periods with clots.

    Cautions

    • Taking any homeopathic or herbal treatment is done so by your own discretion and should be discussed with a medical professional before any experimentation. For example, the homeopathic remedy, Sepia, can be toxic if too much is taken. Allergies can also occur with herbs, so it is important to proceed with caution. Exercise is vital to a healthy lifestyle, especially in women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome. Weight gain is one of the most common symptoms that women with PCOS battle throughout their lifetimes, so it is dangerous to be underactive with this condition.

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