Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as the silent Disorder it wreaks havoc on the female body. Women with PCOS may have enlarged ovaries and contains follicles that cover the surface of an egg; this hampers the function of ovaries.

How to Get Pregnant if you Have PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is believed to cause infertility in up to 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It is a hormonal disorder common among women of childbearing age and is responsible for 70 percent of infertility cases. The exact cause of PCOS is still unknown. Few factors such as excess insulin, low-grade inflammation, and Heredity are known to increase the possibility of having PCOS. 

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of PCOS usually develop around the time of onset of menstrual period. Sometimes PCOS may also evolve later, such as in response to weight gain etc.

Symptoms of PCOS may vary from person to person, a diagnosis of PCOS is confirmed when an individual presents more than two of the following symptoms.

Irregular periods

Irregular, unusual or prolonged menstrual cycles are the most common sign of PCOS.

Hirsutism (Excess body and facial hair)

Normal ovaries release a low amount of male hormones also, known as androgens but in PCOS, ovaries release excess level of androgen. Elevated levels of male hormones may result in excess facial and body hairs. One may also develop severe acne and baldness.

Other symptoms include-

frequent mood swings, weight gain, depression and anxiety, fatigue, and low libido

Complications of PCOS include infertility, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, miscarriage and premature birth. Other complications are Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (severe liver inflammation because of fat accumulation in the liver), Type 2 diabetes, Sleep apnea, Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, Endometrial cancer (Cancer of the uterine lining). Obesity can further worsen the complications of PCOS.

How can you Get Pregnant if you have PCOS

If you have PCOS and you want to conceive you need to make Lifestyle and dietary changes to bring back your hormones to track.

PCOS treatment focuses on management of your concerns such as obesity, acne and facial hair. Currently, there is lack of a cure for PCOS although the underlying causes can be managed easily without medications.

Maintain a Healthy Weight

A healthy weight can help check in insulin and androgen levels. It also helps in restoring ovulation. Eat healthy fat like flax seed, coconut, ghee, and nuts. Eat complex carbohydrate, fresh fruits, vegetables, food rich in proteins. Drink lots of water.

Sleep

Sleep helps in healing; it metabolizes stress hormones and manages stress. Get minimum 8 hours of sleep every night.

Limit Carbohydrates

Embrace the thought that food is medicine, introduce more whole foods, reduce and eliminate processed food. High carbohydrates diets are believed to increase insulin levels, ask your physician about low carbohydrate diet. Incorporate complex carbohydrates; they raise your blood sugar levels slowly.

Lead Active Life

Increase your daily activity; participate in some form of exercise. It has been proved that exercise helps lower blood glucose levels, keep your weight under control and prevent insulin resistance.

Reduces Stress

Studies have proved that women with PCOS produce a higher amount of stress hormone and they do not metabolise them. This stress hormone is known as cortisol. One of the causes of insulin resistance is a high cortisol level. High insulin delays ovulation and produces excess male hormones.

Avoid Endocrine Disruptors

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with production and metabolism of hormones. Avoid or reduce disruptors such as dry cleaning chemicals, pesticides, industrial compounds such as polychlorinated biphenyl used in plastic and aluminium cans

Avoid artificial sweeteners, excess alcohol and caffeine, food loaded preservatives and pesticides.

Changes in lifestyle and diet have been found effective in treating most of the cases of PCOD. Also, it increases the fertility rate, and 80 percent of PCOD females have become pregnant on bringing changes in diet and life style.

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Oligomenorrhea is one of the common symptom faced by many females today. On an average, a woman gets period 11 to 13 times in a year but if a woman gets less than 6 or 7 periods in a year she is said to suffer from oligomenorrhea.

Oligomenorrhea

What is Oligomenorrhea

Oligomenorrhea may be defined as infrequent periods. Although a little variation is periods is considered normal but women in whom periods regularly goes above 35 days she is diagnosed with oligomenorrhea. 

What is Oligomenorrhea

What are the Causes of Oligomenorrhea

Various causes may be responsible for oligomenorrhea such as vigorous exercise. Certain medications, poor diet, sudden weight gain or weight loss, poor nutrition, stress, PCOS, smoking, hyperthyroidism, uterine fibroids, hormonal imbalance, liver diseases, anemia, tuberculosis and uterine abnormality. Breastfeeding and pregnancy may be the cause of absent mensuration.

Home Remedies to Treat Irregular Periods:

Irregular periods can be treated by simple home remedies. Below is the list of home remedies for the same. But before trying these home remedies better have a home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy Also if you are a breastfeeding mother these home remedies are not for you.

Oligomenorrhea: Causes and Home Remedies

Top 7 Home Remedies for Irregular Periods

1. Jaggery and Sesame Seeds-

   Roast a handful of sesame seeds and grind then along with a teaspoon of jaggery. Consume one teaspoon of this every day. Make sure to take this empty stomach 14 days before the due date of your periods. Repeat this for a few months.

   

   Jaggery and Sesame Seeds

   *This remedy should not be taken during periods. 

2. Coriander Seeds-

   Boil a teaspoon of coriander seeds in a glass of water. Boil until the quantity of water reduces to half. Strain and drink this solution. Start taking the solution a few days prior the due date.

3. Vitamin C-

   Vitamin C is known to contribute to the production of estrogen. Thus increase the intake of vitamin C. Foods rich in vitamin C are citrus fruits, sprouts, Brussels, berries, apple, and broccoli.

   * Before increasing the intake of vitamin C do confirm that you are not pregnant as a high dose of vitamin C causes miscarriage.

4. Aloe Vera-

   In the skin of aloe vera there a yellow substance that promotes menstruation and normalizes the bleeding cycle. Take a leaf of aloe vera, cut it and extract its gel. Now add 1 teaspoon of honey to aloe vera gel. Consumer this before having breakfast before the due date. *Do not consume aloe vera juice during periods.

   

   Aloe Vera

5. Pumpkin Seeds-

   Pumpkin seeds is considered an effective home remedy to treat oligomenorrhea. It is a rich source of copper, zinc, protein, manganese, magnesium, zinc and iron. Also, it contains essential fatty acid and promotes the production of reproductive hormones. Roast a handful of dried pumpkin seeds and grind them. Add a tablespoon jaggery to it. Grind again and make a fine powder. Take a tablespoon of this powder daily before having breakfast 14 days before your due date.

   

   Pumpkin Seeds

6. Ginger-

   Ginger is well known effective home remedy to treat irregular periods. Being rich in magnesium, vitamin C, copper, potassium, and manganese it promotes the production of hormones. Grind a few pieces of ginger and extract its juice. Ass a tablespoon of ginger juice to a cup of water and boil it for 10 minutes. Let this concoction to cool down to bearable temperature and then drink it. You may add a little honey to it for taste. Take this for a few days before your due date.

7. Turmeric-

   Turmeric has emmenagogue properties. It promotes the menstrual bleeding. Also, it is known to balance the level of hormones and relieve menstrual discomfort and pain as it is anti-inflammatory. Add a teaspoon of turmeric to a cup of water and drink it or you may add a teaspoon of turmeric to a glass of milk and have it. Take this regularly for a few months and you will get the desired results.

   

   Turmeric

Most of the home remedies are to be takes 15 days before due date and should be stopped during periods. Take any of the home remedies as suggested for a few months. And when your get more than 3 consecutive periods on time discontinue them.

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