What is PCOS ?
Poly-cystic ovary syndrome is a common lifestyle disorder which is diagnosed in every 1 out of 3 women. This is a problem in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with your periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. PCOS also may cause unwanted changes in the way you look. If it isn’t treated, over time it can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.

3 out 5 women are not aware that they are having PCOS.

Early diagnosis and treatment can help control the symptoms and prevent long-term problems.

Symptoms:
PCOS seems to run in families, so your chance of having it is higher if other women in your family have it or have irregular periods or diabetes.

Symptoms tend to be mild at first. You may have only a few symptoms or a lot of them.

The most common symptoms are:

• Acne.

• Weight gain and trouble losing weight.

• Extra hair on the face and body. Often women get thicker and darker facial hair and more hair on the chest, belly, and back.

• Thinning hair on the scalp.

• Irregular periods. Often women with PCOS have fewer than nine periods a year. Some women have no periods. Others have very heavy bleeding.

• Fertility problems. Many women who have PCOS have trouble getting pregnant (infertility).

• Depression.

Cure:
Regular exercise, a healthy diet, weight control, and not smoking are all important parts of treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Healthy lifestyle
If you are overweight, weight loss may be all the treatment you need. A small amount of weight loss is likely to help balance your hormones and start up your menstrual cycle and ovulation.
Eat a balanced diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.
Get regular exercise to help you control or lose weight and feel better.
If you smoke, consider quitting. Women who smoke have higher levels of androgens than women who don’t smoke.

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