PCOS Is Becoming An Epidemic In India

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Mumbai PCOS Clinic

• PCOS Is Becoming An Epidemic
• In India

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• It has been estimated that millions of women in
  India are suffering from Polycystic Ovarian
  Syndrome (PCOS). The number is so high that this
  illness can qualify as an epidemic, but the sad
  part is that most women arent even aware that
  theyre suffering from PCOS.
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome has been perceived as
  one of the main reasons behind infertility, and
  with its effects on hearts wellbeing, it
  additionally becomes one of the biggest reasons
  for death in Asia, especially in India.

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• Sadly there is an absence of data and knowledge
  about PCOS, making it hard and annoying to
  diagnose accurately. Unrecognized and untreated,
  PCOS can result in diabetes, elevated cholesterol
  and a rise in the danger of developing cancer. So
  as to effectively keep away these health issues,
  it is important to analyze and treat Polycystic
  Ovarian Syndrome ASAP.

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• What Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
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• PCOS can be defined as the development of
  numerous cysts on the ovaries and a large group
  of different issues that accompany them, which
  incorporate absence of ovulation and menstrual
  irregularities, growth of facial hair and acne,
  hair loss, and weight gain. Females experiencing
  this condition may likewise have fluctuating
  degrees of insulin resistance and high chances of
  getting Type 2 diabetes, elevated cholesterol and
  high androgen levels may also occur.

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• Some of the major symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian
  Syndrome (PCOS) are
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• Ovulation might stop, or become irregular
• Patient might find it difficult to get pregnant
• Frequent mood swings
• Hair thinning
• Periods might stop, become irregular or painful
• Growth of excess hair on undesired areas such as
  face and body
• Growth of acne on the facial area
• High cholesterol levels, high blood pressure as
  well
• Insulin resistance, or might develop high insulin
  levels
• Excess weight gain without any specific reason

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• Why Does PCOS Happen?
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• PCOS happens when a female stops ovulating, which
  results in a disturbance in the typical,
  patterned connection between her hormones,
  ovaries and brain. The correct reason for PCOS is
  still unknown. Previously, it was thought that
  Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome occurs totally by
  excess production of androgen. Recent studies
  have shown that Metabolic Syndrome related to
  insulin resistance and elevated amounts of
  insulin might be behind the occurrence of PCOS.
  Visit a gynaecologist in Mumbai Andheri area to
  know more about PCOS.

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• Some possible causes of Polycystic Ovarian
  Syndrome (PCOS)
• Although the exact reason behind the occurrence
  of PCOS is still unknown, by experts think that a
  few health issues or lifestyle matter might be
  the reason
• Genetics
• High saturated fat intake
• High consumption of processed foods
• Contraceptive medications Birth control pills
• Environmental pollutants
• Lifestyle factors such as stress, lack of
  exercise, and poor nutrition.

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