Alternative Remedies For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Aside From Birth Control Pills

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The Filipinas are on fire recently after the government has proposed a bill banning contraceptive pills or birth control pills. They argue that it is just plain ridiculous to ban birth control pills for not only these are used in controlling population, but also for maintaining a good reproductive health.

Polycystic syndrome or commonly known as PCOS, can be maintained through regular intake of birth control pills. PCOS is a condition wherein women experience hormonal imbalance due to high levels of male hormones called androgens.

PCOS symptoms can include irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, spotting in between periods, facial hair, acne, hair fall, and infertility. It could also lead to depression, diabetes, and heart disease. These signs are surely inconvenient to women hence many resolve to taking birth control pills.

Nevertheless, there are other remedies that can be used in place of contraceptive pills.

1. Cinnamon

Cinnamon improves menstrual cycle particularly women with PCOS, according to a study by the Columbia University.

2. Flaxseed

Known as one of the superfoods, flaxseed can help decrease androgen levels in the body due to its high lignans content. Lingnans were found to increase the sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) production to bind with testosterone.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

ACV for short, this very pungent vinegar control blood sugar levels and insulin production. Less insulin means less testosterone, preventing the male hormone androgen to take over.

4. Water

It is suggested to drink at least 10 glasses of water a day to help flush free radicals, which contribute to cause hormonal imbalance, in the body. Fruits and vegetables high in water content, like watermelon and cucumbers, are also advised.

5. Fenugreek

The seed fenugreek improves the metabolism of glucose and insulin resistance, leading to balanced hormones.

Source PHT - WJ

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