PCOS can make women feel stressed and frustrated.
Obstetrician Dr. Archana Dhawan Bajaj explains how PCOS can also affect women's mental health.
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common hormonal disorder that affects about 5 percent of women. It occurs when a woman's ovaries produce too much of the male hormone, testosterone. This condition can cause several problems, such as problems getting pregnant, irregular periods, excessive hair growth, acne, and being overweight. Obstetrician Dr. Archana Dhawan Bajaj explains how PCOS can also affect women's mental health.
PCOS can make women feel stressed and frustrated. Many women with PCOS also feel sad and depressed. They may feel like their heart is racing a lot, which doesn't happen as much in women without PCOS. 34 percent of women with PCOS feel depressed, while only 18 percent of women without PCOS feel this way. Additionally, about 45 percent of women with PCOS feel their heart race, compared to only 18 percent of women without PCOS. Therefore, PCOS can affect both your body and your mind.
Symptoms of PCOS include weight gain, acne, infertility, low self-esteem, feelings of inadequacy, and low self-esteem. And women affected by PCOS face more stress problems than others. This is a major setback in your efforts to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
How to treat PCOS problems?
If women with PCOS have mood swings or feel very worried, they should see a doctor for help. Many therapies can help with anxiety and panic attacks.
Researchers looked at how food and exercise can change how women with PCOS feel. They found that exercising frequently and eating less can help reduce heartbeat and feelings of sadness.
In general, leading an active and healthy life can improve mental well-being. Studies show that women with PCOS who exercise for at least 150 minutes a week have fewer problems with racing heart and depression.
Similarly, medications like metformin, which help the body use insulin better, can make women with PCOS feel less sad. Metformin also helps slow the heartbeat. Additionally, taking omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, alone or with vitamin D, may help women with PCOS feel less agitated and less sad.
Women with PCOS can also try things like meditation, deep breathing exercises, and yoga to calm their rapid heartbeat. Acupuncture may also help them feel less anxious.
