How to Treat PCOS Naturally

Around 10-12 % of women are affected by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is something more than just a period problem. It is a hormonal condition impacting the whole body in terms of fertility, mood, weight, skin, inflammation, blood sugar regulation, metabolism, and even your cardiovascular system till lifetime.

It is really a bundle of symptoms which we will be discussing a bit later; however, in essence, it is a problem of healthy ovulation, often having an irregular, long or menstrual cycle and a high androgenic (male hormones) as testosterone.

There are several types of PCOS, and they all require different treatments.

PCOS Variants

Post Pill- This is not permanent and the pill can often cause or worsen insulin resistance.  Let your body stay calm so that it can come back to its natural pattern. Herbs and a healthy diet are generally used to let the body be guided through a healthy cycle.

Insulin Resistant- This is generally due to normal levels of glucose and high levels of androgen. High insulin levels lead to weight problems, a rise in androgens, and other health conditions, including diabetes and heart disease. Sugar is a major trigger, like stress, pills, poor sleep, alcohol, bowel problems, and nutritional deficiencies.

Inflammation Driven PCOS- If you have got irregular periods and elevated androgens, but no insular resistance, then your PCOS could be caused by body inflammation.

Adrenal DHEAS PCOS- It is caused by DHEAS (dehydroepiandrosteronesulfate), produced by your adrenal glands, and activated by high-stress levels. You may have no insulin resistance, no inflammation, not have taken the pill, or have high testosterone levels; only the androgen DHEAS can be elevated.

So you can see that even if you have a high androgen level and an interrupted cycle, and may find it difficult in conception, you should visit the IVF Clinic in Delhi, as your treatment may vary depending on the root cause of your PCOS. Having multiple follicles on your ovaries spotted during an ultrasound is not enough to diagnose the condition alone. Those follicles change every month, maybe because of various other factors, not PCOS.

Symptoms of PCOS

• Dearth of ovulation
• Menstrual cycle irregularity, late menstruation, or excessive bleeding
• High androgen levels
• Excessive facial and body hair (hirsutism)
• Head hair loss
• Acne – mild to severe
• Weight gain
• Risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Tips for The Natural Treatment of PCOS:

Abandon sugar and limit or avoid foods responsible for inflammation-

Farewell sugar – It is time to take a break with the sweet highs and the not too glamorous lows that strike you. It is a well-known fact that sugar is inflammatory that impacts glucose and insulin levels along with the increasing rate of male hormones which most of us are definitely unaware of!

Welcome fiber – It helps stop testosterone from being reabsorbed in the body and helps eliminate the excess testosterone out of your bowel. Approximately amount of fiber consumption should be 35-50 grams per day.

However, bread, pasta, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and white rice, should be consumed or not in order to reduce carbohydrates, depending on the type of PCOS.

Foods to avoid are gluten, caffeine, alcohol, processed foods, dairy, vegetable oils such as soy, corn, cottonseed, and canola. It is important to identify the type of foods injurious to your health in order to treat your digestive system well.

Restore microbiome- A great treatment for inflammatory-type PCOS is a healthy microbiome of the intestine that can balance hormones, improve mood, reduce inflammation and regulate the immune system.

Herbs and Supplements to Treat PCOS

We love these herbs and nutritional supplements for optimal menstrual health, well-being, and for reducing androgen and insulin resistance. Our favorites are:

Peony – It helps reduce elevated androgens levels, such as testosterone in the body, positively influences low progesterone, and modulates estrogen and prolactin levels.

Licorice – It helps reduce male hormones and lowers testosterone by blocking androgen receptors. Moreover, it has anti-inflammatory properties that support adrenal function.

Myoinositol – It reduces male hormones, and promotes regular ovulation by boosting FSH signaling in the ovary.

Zinc- It helps suppress androgens (male hormones), promotes ovarian function, regulates the immune system, repairs leaky gut, is anti-inflammatory, reduces pain, and is often poor after taking the pill.

Vitamin D- It is a steroid hormone that is important for insulin sensitivity, ovulation and immune system regulation, and hormonal function.

Magnesium – It lowers pain, improves sleep, calms the nervous system, powers cellular energy production, promotes anxiety, and regulates blood sugar.

Berberine – It helps to improve insulin resistance as proved in clinical trials. Moreover, it improves acne, reduces anxiety, and also helps prevent the ovaries from making too much testosterone.

Movement for PCOS

We all need to be active and enjoy the exercise we do. Pick something you like and build from there. Insulin sensitivity can be reduced by 1/4th by doing just 3 months of strength training. Moreover, the blood flow level to the abdomen can be increased even with 10 minutes of basic exercise per day.

Whilst PCOS is a complex condition, many factors can be successfully managed or treated with natural medicine. It is important to have a knowledgeable practitioner, who provides you with high-quality herbs and supplements at the correct doses. A comprehensive approach can be used to reduce symptoms and improve fertility outcomes.

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