PCOD : Actress Sara Ali Khan is suffering from a disease which has become common among young girls today. One out of every 10 women in the country is affected by it. Before starting her film career, Sara Ali Khan had told that while studying at Columbia University, her weight was 96 kg but due to this disease, she was not able to reduce it. The name of this disease is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It is also called PCOD.
According to WHO, PCOS affects about 8-13 percent of women of childbearing age. 70% of women suffering from this disease all over the world do not get treatment. Girls living in cities are more at risk of this compared to villages. The reason for this is outside food, soft drinks, packaged food, incomplete sleep, stress and zero exercise. In such a situation, let us know what is PCOD or PCOS, what are the reasons for it, what are its symptoms and how can it be cured.
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is hormonal imbalance in women. Actually, the production of androgens (male hormones) starts increasing in the ovaries of some girls. Due to this, ovulation can occur regularly. In this, small and big lumps are formed in the ovary. Gradually their size starts increasing, which causes problems with fertility and irregular periods. If it is not treated at the right time, there can be many dangers. Therefore, the focus should be on curing PCOS as soon as symptoms appear.
What are the symptoms of PCOS?
hypertension
pimples on face
facial-body hair growth
heart disease
Why does PCOS occur?
Hormonal imbalance
fried food
high blood pressure
irregular lifestyle
cigarette-drinking
What are the risks of having PCOS?
1. Women may face difficulty in conceiving. According to the report of the National Institute of Health, 70-80% of women suffering from it are affected by infertility.
2. Women face emotional ups and downs due to hormonal imbalance.
3. Weight starts increasing rapidly, which can cause many diseases.
4. Periods do not come on time and there may be more or less bleeding.
What to do to avoid PCOS
Stop taking tea and coffee.
Avoid smoking and alcohol.
Do exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.
Keep yourself active by cycling, walking, running, dancing.
Keep the body hydrated. Drink plenty of water and juice.
Stay away from processed foods, try to eat home-made food.
Be sure to include fiber in your diet. Eat vegetables, pulses and pulses.
Avoid oily and spicy food.
Keep your diet according to the weather.
Do your favorite work to keep stress away and mind relaxed.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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