Monday, November 28, 2011

Natural Cures For PCOS Can Get Your Fertility Back

By Merry Rienstra


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.

Rather than being the result of a structural deformation or an insufficient amount of eggs, PCOS is related to hormones. Hormones are chemical factors made by the endocrine system and are intimately involved in human development. Many women understand the role that hormones play every month when their period happens.

For women, this development includes the eggs that are released during each menstruation. For those suffering from PCOS, the most common symptom is infrequency in periods. Skipping a few months, here and there, is something that many women will often ignore.

Infrequency in menstruation can be tied to PCOS and is, indeed, one of the main symptoms. The condition itself can manifest once menses has begun, but many women don't realize that they have it until their 20's and 30's. Also, if you have a family history of the condition you are at an increased risk.

In the most extreme cases of hormone imbalance, patients can suffer from a decrease in breast size, a deepening of the voice, and in rare instances, enlargement of the clitoris. When symptoms have come this far, surgical, as well as pharmaceutical intervention is needed.

Being overweight comes with a host of issues including diabetes and high cholesterol so it is not an intellectual leap to assume its role in PCOS development, especially with the increase in hormone production that is seen with an increase in abdominal fat. If you have ignored any missed periods it's important to understand the other symptoms that can manifest from improper hormones.

This is not a surprise for those who live healthy lifestyles and, indeed, many women who suffer from PCOS are living decidedly unhealthy lifestyles. The increase in incidence has been tied to the rise in obesity among the general population and excess weight, especially centered in the abdominal area, causes a number of health related issues from diabetes to high cholesterol and has an impact on hormone production.

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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