The female reproductive system is different from the male reproductive system. Women have fallopian tubes, ovaries and the uterus. The work of the ovaries is to produce and release eggs. The fallopian tubes carry the eggs to the uterus and the uterus functions as a shelter for the growth of a fertilized egg.

There is much more to know and understand about the female reproductive system than the reproductive system of a male. The male reproductive system’s function is to produce sperm and impregnate a woman. The female reproductive system has to provide facilitation for fertilization and the development of a baby.

As women have ovaries, they may also have to face the problems related to the ovaries. Two of those problems are PCOD and PCOS.

 

What are PCOD and PCOS?

• PCOD.  In polycystic ovarian disease, the ovaries release eggs which are either immature or partially mature. These eggs as time passes turn into cysts which cause problems, such as weight gain, irregular periods, abdominal pain and male pattern hair loss. The size of the ovaries enhances and the ovaries being to release male hormones in high levels. This condition may occur due to being overweight, the consumption of junk food and an unhealthy life style.
• PCOS. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is considered to be a metabolic disorder of the endocrine system. This condition is caused by high levels of male hormones which lead to irregularity in ovulation. PCOS can cause cysts to form in the ovary.

 

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PCOD/PCOS difference

While PCOD is not even taken as a disease entirely but a health condition, PCOS is considered to be a serious condition. PCOD can be cured or come under control with an exercise regime and a proper diet; whereas, PCOS needs proper treatment by a doctor due to its being a metabolic disorder.

Some survey reports say about one-third of women in the world face PCOD. It shows that it is fairly common and can easily be treated. But PCOS being an endocrine system disorder, it can lead to inadequate or excessive production of certain hormones, causing hormonal imbalance. It needs special treatment from a doctor. Hormonal imbalance is not a disorder but a symptom of some underlying causes.

 

Symptoms of PCOD/PCOS

The following are the common signs and symptoms that PCOD and PCOS can have:

• Skipped menstruation or the absence of menstruation
• Irregular menstruation
• The skin may become dark, especially in the groin, neck or under the breasts)
• Weight gain
• Acne (upper back, chest or face)
• Hair loss or hair thinning
• Excessive hair growth (body, face, back, chest or belly)
• Heavy bleeding during menstruation

 

What are the complications of PCOD/PCOS problems?

Women with PCOD or PCOS can have several complications. Higher levels of androgen can affect a woman’s life in several ways. Some of the complications are:

• Infertility
• Type2 diabetes
• Metabolic syndrome (heart disease, risk for high blood sugar, stroke or high blood pressure)
• Miscarriage
• Sleep problems
• Depression or stress
• Premature birth or preterm labor
• Endometrial cancer (because of thickened lining of the uterus)

 

PCOD/PCOS causes and ayurvedic treatment

The causes are still not very well known. It is said that PCOD can also be genetic. And insulin resistance could also cause it. According to a search, many of the women who were facing PCOD were also found to have insulin resistance. Obesity can be a major cause of insulin resistance.

The risk of type-2 diabetes can be raised by insulin resistance and obesity together. And high levels of androgen could also be caused by obesity and inflammation together.

The causes of PCOS are also unknown, but some significant factors that are assumed to cause this condition are excessive production of androgen, excessive production of insulin, heredity and low-grade inflammation.

 

What can ayurvedic treatment of PCOD/PCOS do?

There are ayurvedic ways to treat PCOS or PCOD. Ayurvedic treatment can play a crucial role in treating PCOD/PCOS. The Ayurvedic medicinal system is an ancient holistic (whole body) healing system. This system is based on the belief that health and wellness can be achieved by maintaining a balance between the body and the mind, between three doshas of the body, and between the hormones of the body.

You may be wondering what approach Ayurveda has for treating various illnesses and disorders. This system has four important things; herbs, therapies, diet and exercises. Ayurvedic treatment is quite natural because it uses herbs as medicines rather than allopathy drugs that could also sometimes render harmful side-effects. Ayurvedic treatment can do the following things in case of PCOD/PCOS.

• It can help your control your obesity, diabetes and insulin resistance.
• Its various herbs and therapies can be helpful in maintaining a balance between the hormones of the body.
• Apart from treating the problems, its several therapies, herbs and exercise can also strengthen the body both from the outside and the inside.
• Its uttar basti treatment is very effective in treating reproductive organs related problems; because in this treatment, the medicated liquid is directly administered into the uterus for curing the abnormalities of the reproductive system.
• Ayurvedic shodhan chikitsa, virechan, vamana, massages and other therapies have a powerful effect on several symptoms, such as hair fall, skin darkening, excessive hair growth and so on.
• Ayurvedic treatment is very effective in bringing high levels of androgen under control.

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