PCOD (polycystic ovary disease) is a common hormonal imbalance seen in women. This hormonal imbalance results in symptoms like irregular periods, excess androgen, hair fall, and multiple cysts in the ovaries. Treatment is done by prescribing medicines for irregular periods (birth control pills, Progestin therapy), hair fall (Spironolactone, Eflornithine), and lifestyle changes.
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I have PCOD and, despite exercising and following a diet, am unable to lose weight. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am an unmarried woman and quite overweight. My present weight is 163 pounds, and my height is five feet. I am a patient of PCOD (polycystic ovary disease). I was diagnosed with PCOD at the age of 14. I have struggled with my overweight for a long time, followed a diet, and did light exe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The images of the exercises that you have sent (attachment removed for protecting patient identity) are for people who are middle-aged or older to keep indoors. You need to lose weight, and for that, you will need to do the following 1). Eat a 1500 kilo calorie diet.... Read Full »
Will my PCOD get cured with homeopathy treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I have PCOD for about 15 years. I have all symptoms of pcod and irregular periods problem. I had one miscarriage 5 years ago due to cervical incompetence. I just started taking Kalarchi choornam for 48 days and facing some side effects. My body is developing heat and I have got some ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kalarchi choornam can be continued for a minimum of 3 months and to a maximum of 6 months. The heat and pimples might be due to PCOD itself. Some people develop flatulence (gas trouble) due to Kalarchi choornam. This can be prevented by consuming the drug along with (or a... Read Full »