NEW DELHI — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is becoming a big health problem for young women in India, and the number of cases is rising at an alarming rate. Dr. Irfana Shahul Hameed, an obstetrician and gynecologist with Plush, says that modern lifestyles are the main reason for this rise.
Dr. Hameed says that the main causes are not moving around enough, eating processed meals, and not eating at regular times. These things can cause too much weight gain and hormonal imbalances that can lead to PCOS. She says that the big changes in people’s lives over the past ten years have made hormonal diseases more frequent, with PCOS being the most common.
Dr. Hameed says that the first indicators of PCOS might be hard to notice, which makes it easier to overlook a diagnosis. Look out for these important signs:
Irregular periods: This is one of the most common signs. Periods that are not regular, are missing, or are too heavy are all signs.
Problems with managing weight: A major indicator is having trouble reducing weight even when you work hard at it all the time.
Changes in skin and hair: High levels of androgens can cause symptoms including acne, too much hair growth on the face or body (hirsutism), or hair loss and thinning hair in men.
Other warning indicators are feeling weary all the time, having less sexual desire, and feeling like you are always fatigued.
The doctor also stressed how important technology is for treating this ailment. She said that period monitoring applications have become really useful for women. These applications can do more than just keep track of the dates of your cycle. They can also help you keep track of your sleep patterns, heart rate variability, and even ovulation. This precise, real-time data helps women learn more about how their bodies work, see patterns in their symptoms, and make better choices about their diet and lifestyle.
Dr. Hameed added, “Tracking your periods is more than just knowing if your cycles are on time; it can give you information about your overall hormonal health.” She thinks that young women can better control PCOS and lessen its long-term health effects by recognizing symptoms early and keeping track of them and making changes to their lifestyles.
She ended by saying that while articles that give information can be beneficial, they are not a replacement for competent medical advice. People who have symptoms should always see a doctor to get the right diagnosis and treatment plan.