Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic and hormonal disease affecting several women in their fertile period of lives. It is gradually turning to become an epidemic in the women population. It is understood to affect about 1 - 2 women out of 10!!

The exact cause of the disease is still unknown; but the pathology behind the disease is very well understood by medical science. Lifestyle, including bad food habits, lack of physical exercise, stress, emotional upsurges & imbalances, and bad sleep hygiene is known to be a major contributing factor for the disease to develop.

PCOS, usually presents with symptoms of irregular menstrual cycles, anovulatory menstrual cycles, missed menstrual cycles, hirsutism (male pattern hair growth), excessive weight gain around the middle, obesity, insulin resistance, infertility, acne, and ovaries containing several fluid filler cysts. PCOS can also present with genetic predominance as well.

A simple and effective solution to address PCOS is a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE which includes a regular exercise regime, healthy sleeping habits, balanced and healthy food habits and a balance of emotions and mental health. Another important aspect is to identify the disease early and address it at the right time.

Acupuncture, based on TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) has also been proven to be very effective in the management of PCOS and leading to a healthy fertile life of a woman. So, let’s understand 5 important aspects as to how it can be helpful which is as follows.

1. Menstrual cycle regularity can be brought about by bringing about a balance in the hormones by Acupuncture therapy. It helps by balancing our emotions & stress, activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
2. Modulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis which shall help to affect the menstrual cycles and bring about a regularity in it.
3. Manages the insulin resistance and metabolic symptoms by inducing a balance in our metabolism through regulating our endocrine system, promoting digestion, attenuating oxidative stresses, and modulating relevant molecules of metabolism.
4. Manages the inflammatory response by modulating the inflammatory molecules of the body which is understood to be one of major factors contributing towards the pathogenesis of the disease.
5. Manages & balances the Qi (Prana) and inter-functions of all the organs in terms of traditional Chinese medicine leading to regularity of menstrual cycles, managing the weight, reducing acne, balances hormones and induces a balance state of emotions and mind.

So, you can approach a registered and medically qualified acupuncturist to get though the disease effectively with minimal to no hormonal medication.

Dr. Gurudatta H K, BNYS, FCRSW, Founder, Anandamaya Wellness Center