Health & Medical

PCOD/PCOS Demystified: A Holistic Guide to Understanding, Managing, and Thriving with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

by Vishakha V. Kshirsagar

"Welcome to PCOD/PCOS Demystified: A Holistic Guide to Understanding, Managing, and Thriving with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Menstruation, a uniquely female phenomenon, has long been curtained in taboos and myths, leading to the exclusion of women from various socio-cultural spheres. In India, this topic remains forbidden, holding on to societal norms that adversely affect the emotional well-being, mindset, lifestyle, and, health of girls and women. The challenge of addressing these sociocultural taboos and beliefs surrounding menstruation is intensified by the limited knowledge and understanding that girls have about puberty, menstruation, and reproductive health. Hence, there is a pressing need to adopt a strategic approach to combat these issues comprehensively. The pervasive social stigma and misinformation enveloping conditions like PCOS and PCOD are unmistakable, particularly in the fabric of Indian society. Despite being prevalent disorders, they often bear the weight of secrecy and shame, relegated to the shadows much like discussions around menstruation itself."