Polycystic Ovarian

What is Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD)
PCOD in the Indian subcontinent is very high and significantly linked to irregular menstrual cycle
It is the primary cause of menstrual dysfunction in 75% of women. In the US 21% of pre menopausal women are affected.

•The symptoms include amenorrhoea, presence of cyst in ovaries, hirsutism, obesity and infertility

•Polycystic ovaries are due to incomplete follicular development or failure of ovulation. Women with the syndrome have at least seven times the risk of myocardial infarction and ischaemic heart disease than other women, and by age 40, 40% will have type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance.

•The common cases we see in clinics are often only with amenorrhoea and obesity. The cyst in itself on sonography has multiple follicles.The hormonal levels are frequently normal. Important levels are FSH, LH, DHEAS, Testosterone. The FSH / LH ratio is important.

•There are many reasons why one should seek treatment –
1.The cysts sometimes grow rapidly and can cause pressure on adjoining organs. They can burst causing acute abdomen and emergency.
2.They hamper the function of the ovaries and affect menstruation, ovulation etc
3.They cause sterility and difficulties in conception
4.They cause hirsutism and obesity
5.Latest research shows that they may be a pre-diabetic state.

•Why Homeopathy for PCOD?
Though there is some treatment in allopathy for PCOD it is not comprehensive. Intake of hormonal medicines is not advised in young girls.
1.The cysts are recurrent and hence occur even after operations.
2.Cases diagnosed early are completely treatable, with sonographies showing complete regression.
3.Treatment with homeopathic medicines results in ovarian functions returning back to normal.

•How does a homeopath view and treat PCOD?
For a homeopath, a cyst is a harmless extra growth in the body. Most of the time these extra growths can be reduced. In others they can be treated so that the functionality is maintained.
The objective of treating PCOD is different according to the age and needs of the patient. In young girls the only objective is to get regular menses. Regular menses also means that ovulation is intact. In elder women the treatment will depend upon the need to conceive. If the woman wants to have a child, then treatment would be prolonged, as we need to make menses regular and ovulation mature. If there is no need to conceive, as she either already has a child and/or does not want more, the objective would only be to get menses regular. Regular menses also means good health and hence treatment should be undertaken.