PCOS, Fertility and Mental Health Care for Women - Cicle Health

  What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)  is a hormonal disorder that is quite common amongst women of reproductive age. The exact cause is unknown, but PCOS occurs when the ovaries develop a number of small cysts, or fluid-filled sacs, on their ovaries. These cysts are not harmful, but they cause an imbalance in hormone level. Women with PCOS may have irregular or even missed periods. Early diagnosis is essential to fight this hormonal disorder-as it can be managed with medication, lifestyle changes and a positive outlook to life. There is no test in isolation that can determine the presence of  PCOS,  but it can be diagnosed after a series of tests, scan and physical examination is left untreated, PCOS may lead to infertility-fret not, you can totally be in control of the situation. to book an appointment Symptoms of PCOS Pain in the pelvic region Acne high blood pressure infertility Excessive facial and body hair growth, also known as (Hirsutism) Painful m...

  According to the National Institute of Health, one-third of infertility is caused because of the woman’s reproductive system, another third is caused by the man’s reproductive system and the final third is by both parties or unknown.  Infertility  doesn’t just plague women, some men are infertile too. BIRTH CONTROL CAUSES INFERTILITY If I had a dollar for every time I heard this, I’d probably be a millionaire by now. No research has backed this claim. Birth control pills don’t have an adverse effect on the health of the woman after discontinued use ONLY THOSE IN THEIR MIDDLE AGE SUFFER FROM INFERTILITY Age is a factor but isn’t the only factor. There are other reasons for infertility like low sperm count,  PCOS , pelvic infection, etc. All these can happen at any age. So this myth should be debunked YOU CAN’T BE INFERTILE IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A CHILD This is false, some people experience difficulty conceiving after having a child, this is called secondary infertilit...

Despite the fact that the precise origin of the   polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)  remains unknown, it is believed to be connected to hormone levels. GENETICS PCOS can run in families due to genetics. You are at a higher chance of having PCOS if any of your relatives does. Although particular genes linked to PCOS have not yet been discovered, this shows that the disorder may have a hereditary component. INSULIN RESISTANCE A hormone called insulin is created by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels. It aids in transferring blood glucose into cells, where it is broken down to create energy. The term “insulin resistance” refers to the body’s tissues being resistant to insulin’s actions. In order to make up for this, the body must create more insulin. High insulin levels cause the ovaries to overproduce testosterone, which interferes with the growth of follicles-the sacs in the ovaries where eggs develop-and ovulation in a healthy way. Additionally, insulin resistance can...