Adolescents at risk of PCOS: 1 in 5 women in the country is in her grip, the main reason being obesity; Learn how to protect
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is becoming a common disease among Indian women. According to statistics, 1 in 5 young women in the country is in her grip. Doctors believe that due to poor eating habits, the habit of sitting and ignoring the warning symptoms of the disease, the risk of PCOS increases much more.
PCOS risk in teenage girls
In a conversation with OnlyMyHealth, Dr. Raksha Madhu said that nowadays the symptoms of PCOS are observed in girls between 13 and 19 years old. This is due to excessive weight gain at this age. Let us tell you that according to a study by AIIMS, in 60% of cases of PCOS, the patient is obese.
At the same time, a study in the UK says - the mothers of 24% of women suffering from PCOS and the sisters of 32% of women also have this disease. This means that PCOS can also be a genetic syndrome.
According to Dr. Madhu, girls who live in cities are more prone to PCOS than in villages. Reasons for this include eating in restaurants and cafes, soft drinks and packaged foods, incomplete sleep, emotional stress, and negligible exercise.
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Beware of these symptoms of PCOS
severe acne
excessive growth of body hair
depression
heart disease
infertility
Diabetes
Hypertension
cancer in women
Experts believe that girls who menstruate early have a higher risk of having PCOS at some point in their lives.
Causes of PCOS in teenage girls
The biggest cause of PCOS is the deterioration of the balance of hormones. In some girls, there is an excessive production of male hormones, due to which some chemicals in the body go up and down. Obesity is the second main cause of PCOS. Being a victim of obesity in adolescence can become the root of many problems.
How to protect against PCOS?
There is currently no permanent cure for PCOS. Its symptoms can be controlled by making changes in diet, exercising and with the help of some medicines. You can bring positive change in your life by following these tips.
Exercise daily with a 30-minute walk.
Pay attention to your weight. Avoid obesity.
Eliminate fast food from the diet and include fiber-rich food, fruits, fresh green vegetables.
Don't ignore any unusual symptoms. Contact the doctor immediately so that future complications can be avoided.
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