PCOS Decoded: After The Rebel Kid Apoorva Makheeja Was Slammed For Promoting PCOS Pills, Check Here

Remember The Rebel Kid - Apoorva Makheeja who was under utter chaos linked with 'The Latent Show' controversy?

Well! she is back in the buzz after she revealed that she is diagnosed with PCOS, in a promotional advertisement. Later, she deleted the video after facing severe backlash for promoting a brand that sells tablets to reduce symptoms of PCOS. This article is for your reference to understand your body, hormonal issues and what measures WHO is taking to elevate PCOS.

What Is PCOS?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects more than 70% of the population in the world but only 10-13% are aware of it. When androgen is released in excess level, it becomes one of the anovulation conditions which leads to irregular menstrual periods, facial hair or acne, severe cramps and later infertility.

PCOS happens at adolescence but is mostly diagnosed when women struggle to conceive. Through various sources, PCOS can also increase risks for endometrial hyperplasia and cancer.

Signs That You Are Likely To Be Diagnosed With PCOS

The symptoms of PCOS can vary for every woman however, this condition mostly runs in families. Most common symptoms are:

1. Irregular or frequently missed periods.
2. Disturbed sleep pattern
3. Facial, body hair and acne.
4. Weight gain

According to the data of World Health Organization (WHO), women with PCOD have higher chances of long-term health problems which includes, emotional as well as physical well-being. They can be:

1. Infertility
2. Endometrial cancer
3. High blood pressure
4. Cardiovascular diseases.

The chances of PCOS may be higher among some racial or ethnic groups and some women also have higher genetic propensity for metabolic conditions. Although, social determinants and structural racism also effect on to which extent women with PCOS seek and receive quality health.

PCOS Diagnosis and Treatment

Blood test can help diagnose if a woman has PCOS as some women has PCOS but also has polycystic ovaries and they can have ovarian cysts but not PCOS. Generally, doctors cross examines family history of patient as in most cases, people who have Type- 2 diabetes and PCOS history, have higher risk for it.

Currently, there is no such cure for PCOS however, its symptoms can be improved and people can live a quality life with change in lifestyle, being more physically active and looking after your diet. Contraceptive, birth control pills and androgen blockers are also prescribed by the doctors to reduce facial or body hair, acne and oil. Treatment depends on the mutual decision- making by patient and what suits best for them.

Patients who are trying to conceive should either work on their lifestyle or they can also look out for medicinal or surgical methods to stimulate ovulation.

WHO On Women's Health

WHO promotes research on diagnosis, treatment and broader menstrual health to elevate the unanswered question. WHO works with Members States and its partners to improve women health and focuses more on infertility and its causes so that most women don't face financial hardship. It is aligned with governmental and non-governmental organizations to spread awareness on PCOS.