Post by Angie on Oct 24, 2008 20:15:25 GMT -5
PCOS and Infertility
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a major cause of infertility. A symptom of the condition, also known as polycystic ovaries, can be nine or fewer menstrual cycles per year. The disorder may also cause heavier than normal bleeding during periods.
These conditions are the result of the ovaries failing to produce hormones that keep the menstrual cycle regular. Because women with PCOS don't have regular periods, many are unable to become pregnant.
The root cause of PCOS is Insulin Resistance, which prevents the efficient conversion of food into energy because of a vastly reduced number of insulin receptor sites on the surface of each cell. Too few receptor sites cause glucose and insulin levels in the blood stream to become severely unbalanced, leading to an increase in free-floating glucose, which is sent to the liver and converted to excess body fat. This can result in weight gain and obesity, which, in turn, can lead not only to PCOS but also to other serious health conditions like Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes.
An estimated 5-10 percent of all women in their childbearing years have PCOS. The numbers are rising along with America's twin epidemics of obesity and inactivity. Researchers had long wondered why PCOS sufferers shared a constellation of health problems, ranging from stubborn obesity and heart disease to breast and uterine (endometrial) cancers and a 7-10 times higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Because the symptoms vary so widely and not all sufferers display all the symptoms, doctors still very often misdiagnose PCOS. In fact, 8 out of every 10 women with PCOS could have Insulin Resistance, resulting in higher-than-normal insulin levels which may act on the ovaries by increasing male hormones. The end result is that a PCOS sufferer may stop ovulating, as well gain weight, develop skin conditions like acne and skin tags and grow abnormal facial and body hair. Other symptoms include decreased sex drive, high cholesterol levels, exhaustion or lack of mental alertness, depression and anxiety.
Since there is no single solution that reverses PCOS or Insulin Resistance you must rely on a multi-faceted approach. A complete system, including nutraceuticals (vitamins, herbs and minerals that are disease specific), a realistic exercise program, nutritional guidance and a support network that will help you change unhealthy lifestyle choices, is required to address these conditions.
If left unchecked, Insulin Resistance and obesity may create insulin in the blood stream, a key symptom of PCOS which produces an abnormal amount of the male hormone testosterone. The increased presence of testosterone may prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg each month, thus causing infertility.
Insulin Resistance, obesity and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are causative factors behind infertility, which the Insulite PCOS System can help to reverse. It is specifically designed to lower testosterone levels and reduce weight gain by reversing the symptoms of PCOS in combination with a balanced, nutritious diet and regular exercise. By decreasing testosterone, you'll reduce ovarian cysts and help re-establish the delicate balance of your hormones, thereby enhancing the likelihood of ovulation, without which there is no chance of becoming pregnant.
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a major cause of infertility. A symptom of the condition, also known as polycystic ovaries, can be nine or fewer menstrual cycles per year. The disorder may also cause heavier than normal bleeding during periods.
These conditions are the result of the ovaries failing to produce hormones that keep the menstrual cycle regular. Because women with PCOS don't have regular periods, many are unable to become pregnant.
The root cause of PCOS is Insulin Resistance, which prevents the efficient conversion of food into energy because of a vastly reduced number of insulin receptor sites on the surface of each cell. Too few receptor sites cause glucose and insulin levels in the blood stream to become severely unbalanced, leading to an increase in free-floating glucose, which is sent to the liver and converted to excess body fat. This can result in weight gain and obesity, which, in turn, can lead not only to PCOS but also to other serious health conditions like Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes.
An estimated 5-10 percent of all women in their childbearing years have PCOS. The numbers are rising along with America's twin epidemics of obesity and inactivity. Researchers had long wondered why PCOS sufferers shared a constellation of health problems, ranging from stubborn obesity and heart disease to breast and uterine (endometrial) cancers and a 7-10 times higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Because the symptoms vary so widely and not all sufferers display all the symptoms, doctors still very often misdiagnose PCOS. In fact, 8 out of every 10 women with PCOS could have Insulin Resistance, resulting in higher-than-normal insulin levels which may act on the ovaries by increasing male hormones. The end result is that a PCOS sufferer may stop ovulating, as well gain weight, develop skin conditions like acne and skin tags and grow abnormal facial and body hair. Other symptoms include decreased sex drive, high cholesterol levels, exhaustion or lack of mental alertness, depression and anxiety.
Since there is no single solution that reverses PCOS or Insulin Resistance you must rely on a multi-faceted approach. A complete system, including nutraceuticals (vitamins, herbs and minerals that are disease specific), a realistic exercise program, nutritional guidance and a support network that will help you change unhealthy lifestyle choices, is required to address these conditions.
If left unchecked, Insulin Resistance and obesity may create insulin in the blood stream, a key symptom of PCOS which produces an abnormal amount of the male hormone testosterone. The increased presence of testosterone may prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg each month, thus causing infertility.
Insulin Resistance, obesity and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are causative factors behind infertility, which the Insulite PCOS System can help to reverse. It is specifically designed to lower testosterone levels and reduce weight gain by reversing the symptoms of PCOS in combination with a balanced, nutritious diet and regular exercise. By decreasing testosterone, you'll reduce ovarian cysts and help re-establish the delicate balance of your hormones, thereby enhancing the likelihood of ovulation, without which there is no chance of becoming pregnant.
