The relationship that women have with their own bodies is incredibly complicated and this is influenced by a number of factors from their own families and relationships, to the ever present hand of the media and its depiction of what is beautiful. The beginning of this complication starts during puberty and the beginning of menstruation. This latter process becomes more and more important when the prospect of starting a family comes into play. All periods are not created equal and while some women are regular, others are dealing with one that disappears and reappears. The causes of infrequency can, in some cases, be attributed to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but thankfully, rather than jumping immediately towards drugs or surgery there are natural cures for PCOS.
Understanding what polycystic ovary syndrome actually is requires knowledge about the role that hormones play within the body. These chemical factors are some of the most important and in regards to menstruation, they are the main players - they regulate egg development.
Symptoms can start from the onset of menstruation, but many women are usually diagnosed in their 20's and 30's. The imbalance of estrogen leads to issues like skipped, or infrequent periods, trouble with fertility, as well as the formation of small cysts within the ovaries.
They ignore it because it's easy to ascribe another reason like stress to be the cause and many women are happy to not have to deal with their periods at all. There are other symptoms, however, that can point to PCOS as being the culprit including the growth of hair in traditionally abnormal places like the nipples and face.
While science hasn't established exactly what the cause of this particular hormone imbalance is, it does point the finger at excess weight as being a factor in the development of PCOS in women who don't have a family history of the disorder. There has been an increase in the incidence of this issue and this has been linked to the rise in obesity.
Increased acne problems, as well as increased body hair in the areas like face and nipples can point to an imbalance of hormones skewing towards excess testosterone. This male centric hormone can cause women to experience a decrease in breast size, as well as voice deepening.
A physician will do a standard pelvic exam, as well as blood tests to diagnose PCOS and, usually, will prescribe natural cures before embarking on a pharmaceutical regimen unless in cases of extreme PCOS. Losing weight has been found to be effective in many cases and so a diet heavy on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, along with increasing activity can help reverse the underlying hormone imbalance.
Getting back to health involves a complete change in lifestyle which can be helped along with natural supplements and products. A system wide detoxification and reset of bodily systems takes time and effort, but is worth it in the long run.
Even the smallest decrease in weight, in the realm of five percent can eliminate PCOS and bring back fertility. There are consequences to the actions that we take and gaining too much weight can be the harbinger of a number of issues like PCOS. Thankfully, taking your health into your own hands and changing your lifestyle can alleviate you of this condition.
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