Can Yoga Help Manage PCOS?

1. Can YogaHelp ManagePCOS? WhatisPCOS?Aninsight Ahormonaldisorder,PolycysticOvarian SyndromeorPCOS,isbeingincreasinglyseen inwomen across theworld. Though research on nailing down the exact cause is ongoing, factors such genes and lifestyle may cause hormonal imbalances that lead to PCOS. An increase in pollution, noise, chaos and pandemic fatigue alsoreflectdeeplyonourbodies,worsening thecondition. My name is Aditi Uppal and I have been practising Yoga for 10 years now. I have worked with over 100 womenwhowere sufferingfromPCOSand chosetotry yogaasa solution.Theconditioniscomplicated anddemands holisticlifestylemodificationincludingan appropriate diet,medical attention aswellas physical activity.Yoga hasproven tohelpmostof myclients tremendously ontheir journey. TheKeyContributor?HormonalImbalance To put it in short, the key culprit behind PCOS are androgens—male hormones that are present in every female body. A disturbance in the balance of these hormones can cause a long list of symptoms associated with PCOS, such as irregular menstrual cycles, hirsutism (excess body hair), acne, infertility, andpelvicpain. BUT,thereishope! Yoga regulates multiple bodily functions and helps manage PCOS effectively. It not just deals with symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, and weight gain—but also helps combat the after-effects ofstressandanxiety. HowcanYoga&Breathworkhelp? So far, researchers have not found any single cure for PCOS. Women must mix and match and find what works for them. A routine with physical activity and a correct diet can go a long way in managing PCOS. Research has also shown that a well-curated routine centred around Yoga asanas for PCOS, can be an effectiveformofintervention. HormoneRegulation PCOScan resultin higherinsulin resistance, and canalso affect youroveralllipid profile, leadingto higher cholesterol, and complications with regard to cardiovascular health. Research has shown that a carefully designed routine of yoga for irregular periods and PCOScan contribute to improving the resistance valuesofglucose, lipids,andinsulinin adolescentgirls,therebyrestoringhormonalbalancein thebody. KeepingWeightInCheck

2. Insulin resistance causes a build-up of sugars in the blood, making weight gain an unfortunate side effect of the condition – which further affects anumber of bodily functions,andcanalso place extrastrain on cardiovascularandcirculatory function. Sequences of energetic postures are a great way to ensure you get regular exercise which helps maintainhealthybodyweightandlimitsthe impactthattheconditionhasonthebody. PainRelief PCOS can cause ovarian cysts to develop, which may lead to pain in the pelvic and abdominal regions. Gentler yoga asanas can help relax these muscles, thereby providing pain relief, as well as reducing the frequencyandintensityofthepainitself. MentalWellness PCOS may also cause inflammation, which results in higher levels of cortisol – a hormone that contributes to symptomsofstressandeven depression.Breathwork andguided meditation techniques such as visualization train the mind to shed negative emotions and have proven to be effective tools to helpdeal withstressandanxiety. AsanasThatCanHelpWith PCOS The key is to be consistent. Users who have practised with us for 3 months have come back reporting regularised menstrual cycles, and an even shorter duration of disciplined practice will help you see a changeinyourenergylevels. Itisimportanttokeepatit.