PCOS & PCOD Treatment in Erode

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition in which the ovaries do not release eggs regularly and the body makes more male hormones (androgens) than usual. Many women with PCOS also have insulin resistance, which makes it harder to control weight and blood sugar. The ovaries may show many small follicles (“cysts”) on ultrasound, but these are not true cysts and do not need to be removed.

There is no single test. Your doctor will ask about your periods and symptoms, examine you, and usually advise a pelvic ultrasound and blood tests for hormones, thyroid, blood sugar and cholesterol.

PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three are present, after other causes have been ruled out: irregular or absent ovulation, signs of high male hormones (in your symptoms or blood tests), and polycystic-looking ovaries on ultrasound. In teenagers the diagnosis is made more carefully, because irregular periods are common in the first years.

If you are overweight, losing even 5 to 10% of your body weight can help bring back regular ovulation. Useful habits for everyone with PCOS:

• about 150 minutes of brisk activity a week, such as walking, cycling or swimming
• balanced meals with whole grains, pulses, vegetables, fruit and protein
• less sugary drinks, sweets, refined flour and fried snacks
• regular meal times and 7 to 8 hours of sleep
• ways to manage stress, such as walking, yoga or talking with family
• no crash diets and no unproven “PCOS cures”

PCOS is lifelong, but good care lowers the chance of problems later: type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, fatty liver, sleep apnoea, thickening of the uterine lining (which is why regular periods or protective treatment matter) and low mood or anxiety. Regular check-ups, even when you feel well, are part of treatment.