What is PCOD? Best Diet for Poly-cystic Ovarian Disease Patients and Treatment

What Is PCOD?

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition in which hormones of women are out of control. The main symptom is irregular periods and problem in getting pregnant. So its treatment is very important to avoid serious issues.

Most women with PCOS grow many small cysts on their ovaries. That is why it is called polycystic ovary syndrome. The cysts are not harmful but lead to hormone imbalances.Early diagnosis and treatment can help control the symptoms and prevent long-term problems.

Hormones are chemical messengers that trigger many different processes, including growth and energy production. Often, the job of one hormone is to signal the release of another hormone.

The sex hormones get out of balance. Normally, the ovaries make a tiny amount of male sex hormones (androgens). In PCOS, they start making slightly more androgens. This may cause you to stop ovulating, get acne, and grow extra facial and body hair.

The body may have a problem using insulin, called insulin resistance. When the body doesn't use insulin well, blood sugar levels go up. Over time, this increases your chance of getting diabetes.

What are the causes of PCOD- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?

Some of the causes of PCOD are unknown but still there are some causes which are believed to be true.

Genetic- It is the main cause of PCOD. If any of your family member is suffering from Polycystic Ovrian Syndrome or cyst in Ovary then there are the chances to get suffered with this disease.

Excess insulin. Insulin is the hormone produced in the pancreas that allows cells to use sugar (glucose) — your body's primary energy supply. If you have insulin resistance, your ability to use insulin effectively is impaired, and your pancreas has to secrete more insulin to make glucose available to cells. Excess insulin might also affect the ovaries by increasing androgen production, which may interfere with the ovaries' ability to ovulate.

Stress- Stress also contribute in this disease. In today's lifestyle, stress has become common problem among women due to hectic schedule and competition. 

Which food fights with Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome?

There many things which are available in your kitchen that can help you to cure Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome.Although women are taking pills and other medication to cure this disease. However it can be cured by certain lifestyle changes and change in your diet. Diets to cure Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome:-

Flax seeds:-These seeds are very good source of fibre, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and lignans, a protein that reduces the quantity of available testosterones in our body. Flax seeds help in utilising the glucose and insulin in the body, cancelling out most of the side effects of PCOS," says nutritionist and dietician Anusha M. The seeds can either be powdered and added to your breakfast or mixed with juices. You can also add them to your drinking water every day.So eat flaxseed daily if you also suffering from PCOD.

Amla:- There is a added problem which occurs due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome weight gain.

Amla improves fertility and helps in weight reduction. It also promotes detoxification and flushes out toxins from the body.

Tulsi:-Tulsi is very powerful in fighting with problem of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome as it controls androgens and insulin levels. It also contains antioxidants. It is advised to chew at 8-10 leaves of the tulsi in morning before having breakfast. Do this practice regularly.
                                                 

                                               

Honey:- If you are gaining weight regularly after having PCOD. Then you must try Honey. Daily consumption of honey decrease weight and keeps weight in control.

Turmeric:-The menstrual cycle of PCOD patients may get blocked so they are advised to take turmeric with the milk. Turmeric regularize the periods and increase the flow.

Fenugreek (Methi seed):-In women diagnosed with PCOS, insulin secreted by pancreas is not efficiently utilised by the tissues and this leads to obesity and production of excess testosterone. Consuming fenugreek leaves or seeds will help in maintaining normal insulin levels. Says Mallika Quereshi, a gynaecologist, "Methi improves glucose tolerance in the body, which helps in weight loss. Soak methi seeds overnight and have it thrice a day — on an empty stomach in the morning, and five minutes before lunch and dinner. You can also consume cooked methi leaves.

Bitter Gourd and Ivy Gourd:- Women with PCOD problem may suffer from diabetics.So they are advised to take Bitter gourd (karela) and ivy gourd (tinda) which helps in controlling glucose. Ideally you are advised to take it two times in a week.

Suggestion:- Take prescription from your doctor before adding any of these things in your daily diet plan. 

What are the treatments available for PCOD or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome:-There are different types of treatment available for PCOD. Some doctors advise for hormonal pills and surgery but you should avoid it. Many people don't know that there is very good medicines available in homepathy and ayurved for the treatment of Cyst. These medicines give the very good results in case of PCOD. Doctors prescribed ultrasound to know the condition then they start medication.