Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age i.e 12 to 49 years. Women with PCOS have frequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. Research suggests that 5-10% of females of 18-44 years age are affected by PCOS.
widespread presence of PCOS in India ranges from 3.7 to 22.5% depending on the population studied and criteria used for diagnosis.
Clinical Signs and Symptoms PCOS:
- Irregular periods/ missed periods
- Mood changes
- Excessive body hair
- Weight gain especially around belly
- Acne
- Ovarian cyst
Treatment :
PCOS is unknown and the treatment is directed at symptoms.
Diet: Diet and exercise need to be tailored to the individual's needs and preferences. Calorie intake should be distributed between several meals per day with low intake from snacks and drinks.
Cura Advanced Physiotherapy is here to provide you with the personalised exercise plan and pain management along with life style changes/ modifications and ergonomical advices. Here are some things to be understood as to why physiotherapy is important:
- Exercise training has great improvement in 50% women diagonised with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
- Weight reduction is an important component of the Physical training program.
- Women with PCOS may experince low back pain, tail bone pain and abdominal pain.
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