How to deal with PCOD (PCOS)? Myth Vs Reality

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels.
Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. This hormone imbalance causes them to skip menstrual periods and makes it harder for them to get pregnant.
PCOS also causes hair growth on the face and body, and baldness. And it can contribute to long-term health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
Watch this video to understand myths and facts about PCOD (PCOS)
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PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome)
Polycystic ovary syndrome is widespread affecting an estimated 2 in 10 indian women.
There is little awareness about what PCOS is despite the high prevalence of the condition.
Most patients start to panic with a diagnosis of PCOS because they are aware of its association with infertility. But many of their fears are unfounded.
Common myths about PCOS
Lets see some Common myths about PCOS
Myth 1:If you have PCOS , It means you have ovarian cysts.
PCOS refers to a group of symptoms: obesity, Acne, Excess hair growth, stress.
It does not necessarily mean formation of ovarian cysts.
Term actually means that you have a lot of unruptured follicles in the ovaries. Which look like cysts in ultrasound.
Myth 2:Pregnancy with PCOS is impossible while concerns about infertility are valid that women with PCOS can never conceive.
Myth 3: PCOS can be cured
PCOS requires lifelong treatment .
It can be managed effectively with lifestyle modification and treatment.
Myth 4:Once i get pregnant my worries over ! While getting pregnant means that you’ve overcome the battle with infertility. PCOS still remains problematic to some extent.
Women afflicted with PCOS need to be doubly careful with their health and checkups Because there is a risk os some pregnancy complications. But your doctor can easily monitor and manage the condition.
Myth 5: PCOS only poses a threat during reproductive years.
PCOS affects women during the childbearing years but the condition has a life- long effect.
Predisposing you to hypertension heart disease, and diabetes later on.
Myth 6:Infertility is the only major complication from PCOS. Studies have shown that with PCOS there is a risk of some types of cancer like endometrial cancer.
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0:00 Introduction
0:55 Common myths about PCOS
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