Can Hirsutism Caused By PCOS Be Treated By Exercises?

Posted on Fri, 15 Apr 2016

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Question : Dear Sir,
I had been suffering from PCOS SICNE the age of 12. I am 23 years old now and still battling with the same. I have started doing pranayam. I wanted to ask if my Hirsutism can be cured by Paranayam too ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hirsutism not treated by exercise alone

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
PCOS is a disease of hormonal disturbances.
Weight loss is the major treatment of PCOS.
It improves the hormonal profile and menstrual irregularities.
However, hirsutism is not cured by exercise alone.
You need to take treatment for it.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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