What is Diabetes & Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS = Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a hormonal disorder common in women of reproductive age.
- Strongly linked with insulin resistance, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes.
- Many women with PCOS develop prediabetes or diabetes later in life.
Why PCOS is Related to Diabetes
- Insulin resistance is central to both conditions.
- High insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) → increase male hormones (androgens).
- This causes irregular cycles, infertility, acne, and excessive hair growth.
- Insulin resistance also → obesity, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms of PCOS
- Irregular or absent periods
- Excessive hair on face/body (hirsutism)
- Acne, oily skin
- Weight gain (especially around abdomen)
- Infertility / difficulty conceiving
- Sometimes multiple cysts seen on ovaries (via ultrasound)
Complications
Type 2 diabetes
- Gestational diabetes in pregnancy
- Metabolic syndrome (obesity, high BP, dyslipidemia)
- Infertility
- Higher risk of endometrial cancer
Management
- Weight reduction improves both PCOS and insulin resistance.
- Healthy diet: low sugar, high fiber.
- Regular exercise.
- Medical treatment may include insulin sensitizers (like metformin).
- Stress management.
Homeopathic Approach
Homeopathy treats PCOS in a constitutional manner, targeting both hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance.
- Sepia – irregular periods, pelvic pain, aversion to family duties, hormonal imbalance.
- Pulsatilla – delayed/scanty periods, emotional, mild, craving for sweets.
- Lachesis – left-sided ovarian cysts, intolerance of tight clothes, talkative nature.
- Apis Mellifica – ovarian cysts with stinging pain, swelling, intolerance to heat.
- Calcarea Carbonica – obesity, profuse menses, cold intolerance, tendency to diabetes.
Best results come with diet + exercise + homeopathic constitutional remedy.
