PCOS And Hijama Cupping Therapy

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is considered one of the very common health conditions nowadays. One out of ten women is experiencing PCOS of their childbearing age.

What is PCOS

Women with PCOS have multiple cysts in their ovaries, caused by an overproduction of hormones called androgen. The ovaries are a pair of glands on each side of the uterus. The shape of the ovaries is like a shape of a large marble. The ovaries not only make eggs, but they also produce hormones. Hormones react as a chemical messenger, pass into the bloodstream and perform different functions on various parts of the body. Ovulation occurs once a month when eggs are released into a fallopian tube as a regular and healthy menstrual cycle. With PCOS, eggs do not develop properly as they are supposed to be. The ovaries also develop small follicles which fail to release eggs regularly.

Symptoms of PCOS

PCOS creates a hormonal imbalance in the ovaries. PCOS also causes irregular menstruation which leads to infertility (inability to get pregnant).

Symptoms of PCOS vary from one woman to another. Some of the common signs are:

1- Hormonal imbalance

2- Irregular menstruation

3- Infertility

4- Acne, oily skin, skin tags, darkening of the skin

5- Excessive hair growth

6- Weight gain