Polycystic Ovaries(PCOS) Syndrome and Unwanted Hair Growth

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I. Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS)

 

Medical Backround:

 

The ovaries are the organs that produce the eggs in

the female reproductive system. Polycystic ovary

syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome in which the ovaries are

enlarged and have several fluid-filled sacs or cysts.

These cysts may look like a string of pearls or a

pearl necklace. A woman can develop one cyst or many

cysts. Polycystic ovaries are usually 1.5 to 3 times

larger than normal. Women with PCOS may experience a

number of other symptoms as well. PCOS is a leading

cause of infertility and is the most common

reproductive syndrome in women of childbearing age.

 

An estimated five to 10% of women of childbearing age

have PCOS (ages 20-40). At least 30% of women have

some symptoms of PCOS.

 

Causes:

Eggs grow, develop, and mature in the ovaries and then

are released during ovulation, part of the monthly

menstrual cycle that occurs during the childbearing

years. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form

on the ovaries when the follicles (sacs) on the ovary

that contain the egg mature, but do not release the

egg into the fallopian tube where it would be

fertilized.

 

Is it possible to have PCOS without having cysts?

This is an area of disagreement among medical

professionals. While most women with PCOS have

polycystic ovaries, some doctors will diagnose a woman

with PCOS based on other physical symptoms or hormone

abnormalities.

 

Some of the other symptoms of PCOS include:

-Infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods,

and/or irregular bleeding;

-Infrequent or no ovulation;

-Increased serum levels of male hormones, such as

testosterone;

-Inability to get pregnant within six to 12 months of

unprotected sexual intercourse (infertility);

-Pelvic pain that lasts longer than six months;

-Weight gain or obesity;

-Diabetes, over-production of insulin, and inefficient

use of insulin in the body;

-Abnormal lipid levels (such as high or low

cholesterol levels, and high triglycerides);

-High blood pressure (over 140/90);

-Excess growth of hair on the face, chest, stomach,

thumbs, or toes;

-Male-pattern baldness or thinning hair;

-Acne, oily skin, or dandruff;

-Patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on

the neck, groin, underarms, or skin folds; and

-Skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the

armpits or neck area.

 

What causes PCOS?

No one knows the exact cause of PCOS, but studies are

looking at whether it is caused by genetics. Also,

because many women with PCOS also have diabetes,

studies are examining the relationship between PCOS

and the body’s ability to produce insulin. There is a

lot of evidence that high levels of insulin contribute

to increased production of androgen, which worsens the

symptoms of PCOS. Lastly, the medication valproate,

used to treat seizures may cause or worsen the

symptoms of PCOS. Switching medications seems to help

the condition.

 

PCOS can negatively affect fertility since it can

prevent ovulation. Some women with PCOS have menstrual

periods, but do not ovulate. A woman with PCOS may be

able to take fertility drugs, such as Clomid, or

injectable fertility medications to induce ovulation.

To help ovulation occur, women also can take

insulin-sensitizing medications or steroids (to lower

androgen levels). Some research also shows that taking

low doses of aspirin, which helps prevent blood

clotting in the uterine lining and improves blood

flow, can improve chances of pregnancy.

 

There appears to be a higher rate of miscarriage in

women with PCOS (possibly by 45%). The reason for this

is being studied. Elevated levels of leuteinizing

hormone, which aids in secretion of progesterone, may

play a role. Elevated levels of insulin and glucose

may cause problems with development of the embryo.

Insulin resistance and late ovulation (after day 16 of

the menstrual cycle) also may reduce egg quality,

which can lead to miscarriage. The best way to prevent

miscarriage in women with PCOS is to normalize hormone

levels to improve ovulation, and normalize blood

sugar, glucose, and androgen levels. Recently, more

doctors are prescribing the drug metformin to help

with this.

 

Since PCOS causes high glucose levels, it can be

helpful for pregnant women with PCOS to have earlier

screenings for gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

Gestational diabetes occurs when a woman’s ability to

process glucose is impaired. The baby also has trouble

processing glucose, which can lead to a large baby,

immature lungs, and birthing problems. Although a

carefully balanced diet and/or insulin injections have

been used to control gestational diabetes, there is

new evidence that high insulin levels also can be

damaging. Some doctors allow pregnant women with PCOS

to continue taking metformin in pregnancy, while

others won’t prescribe it to women trying to conceive.

There is no evidence that it causes birth defects, but

the long-term effects on the baby are not known. Women

and their doctors should discuss the risks and

benefits of medications. Women taking medication

usually are monitored more closely. After pregnancy,

many women with PCOS develop normal menstrual cycles

and find it easier to become pregnant again.

 

Women with PCOS can be at an increased risk for

developing several other conditions.

 

Irregular menstrual periods and the absence of

ovulation cause women to produce estrogen, but not

progesterone. Without progesterone, which causes the

endometrium to shed each month as a menstrual period,

the endometrium may grow too much and undergo cell

changes. This is a pre-cancerous condition called

endometrial hyperplasia. If the thickened endometrium

is not treated, over a long period of time it may turn

into endometrial cancer. PCOS also is linked to other

diseases that occur later in life, such as insulin

resistance, Type II diabetes, high cholesterol,

hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), high

blood pressure, and heart disease.

 

Depression or mood swings also are common in women

with PCOS. Although more research is needed to find

out about this link, there are studies linking

depression to diabetes. Therefore, in PCOS, depression

may be related to insulin resistance. It also could be

a result of the hormonal imbalances and the cosmetic

symptoms of the condition. Acne, hair loss, and other

symptoms of PCOS can lead to poor self-esteem.

Infertility and miscarriages also can be very

stressful. Medications that restore the balance to

hormone levels or antidepressants can help these

feelings.

 

Because there is no cure for PCOS, it needs to be

managed to prevent further problems. There are many

medications to control the symptoms of PCOS. Doctors

most commonly prescribe the birth control pill for

this purpose. Birth control pills regulate

menstruation, reduce androgen levels, and help to

clear acne. Your doctor will talk to you about whether

the birth control pill is right for you and which kind

to take. Other drugs can help with cosmetic problems.

There also are drugs available to control blood

pressure and cholesterol. Progestins and

insulin-sensitizing medications can be taken to induce

a menstrual period and restore normal cycles. Eating a

balanced diet low in carbohydrates and maintaining a

healthy weight can help lessen the symptoms of PCOS.

Regular exercise helps weight loss and also aids the

body in reducing blood glucose levels and using

insulin more efficiently.

 

Source: Office on Women's Health in the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services

 

 

Pranic Healing:

 

1. Invoke and scan before, during and after

treatment.

 

2. General sweeping.

 

3. Localized thorough sweeping on the sex chakra and

the ovaries alternately with LWG and LWO.

 

a.) Energize with LWG and more of ordinary LWV.

 

b.) Or if over activated, energize with LWG and LWB

simultaneously willing the chakra to become smaller.

 

Note: " thorough sweeping " refers to the " divide the

chakra into 6-parts cleansing technique " given in the

Pranic Crystal Healing book by Master Choa Kok Sui.

 

4. Localized thorough sweeping on the ajna chakra.

Energize with LWG and more of ordinary LWV.

Simultaneously gently but firmly instruct the ajna to

harmonize the other chakras and organs.

 

5. a. Localized thorough sweeping on the front and

back solar plexus chakra, the liver and pancreas.

Energize the solar plexus with LWG, LWB and LWO.

Apply more localized sweeping.

 

b. OR for more experienced advanced pranic healers:

Localized through sweeping on the front and back solar

plexus chakra, the liver and pancreas. Energize the

solar plexus chakra with LWG and LWO. Apply more

localized sweeping.

 

6. Localized thorough sweeping on the front and back

heart chakra. Energize through the back heart with

LWG and more of ordinary LWV. Simultaneously

visualize the heart chakra becoming bigger and

brighter.

 

7. Localized thorough sweeping on the navel chakra.

Energize with white.

 

8. Localized thorough sweeping on the front and back

spleen chakra.

 

9. Localized thorough sweeping on the meng mein

chakra. If over activated, energize with LB

simultaneously willing the chakra to become smaller,

up to 2/3 or 1/2 the averarge size of the other major

chakras.

 

10. Localized thorough sweeping on the basic chakra.

Energize with white.

 

Stabilize and release projected pranic energy.

 

Repeat treatment three times per week.

 

Recommend for patient:

 

1. Regular proper practice of the healing meditation,

Meditation on Twin Hearts. This will cleanse the

energy body to a certain degree, raise and improve

quality of the energy body, facilitate proper

assimilation of projected healing energy, and promote

general well being and good health.

 

2. Salt water bath for at least 15 minutes regularly

and before pranic healing.

 

3. Balanced, nutritious low carbohydrate diet with

proper amounts of fresh water.

 

4. Regular physical exercise.

 

5. Maintain proper weight.

 

6. Avoid unecessary stress, negative thoughts,

emotions, activities and environment.

 

7. Engage in a creative, productive, enjoyable hobby.

 

8. Do service for the good of others and tithe for

healing.

 

Love,

 

Marilette

 

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PHQANDA message 773:

 

II. Unwanted Hair Growth

 

MEDICAL INFORMATION:

A.) HIRSUTISM

Hirsutism is the medical term for excess body or

facial hair in women. It

can easily be described as a male hair growth pattern

or distribution on a

female body. Hirsutism is considered a disease by many

medical authorities

and can be the result of a serious underlying disorder

that can be easily

be ruled out with a medical history and some simple

blood tests. Hirsutism

is usually caused by an increased production of a

group of hormones called

androgens ( " male hormones " ) or an increased

sensitivity of the skin to

these hormones. Androgen disorders affect between 5%

to 10% of all women.

Women with hirsutism have an increased production rate

of testosterone and

androstenedione. Hirsutism produces enlarged hair

follicles, enlargement

and increased pigmentation of hair, and typically

occurs in a distribution

pattern normally seen in adult males. Excessive facial

hair is usually the

most troublesome symptom.

Causes may be hereditary, or involve endocrine system

abnormalities, or

certain medications such as minoxidil, androgenic

steroids, or

testosterone. Endocrine abnormalities which can result

in excessive hair

growth are acromegaly, precocious puberty, Cushing's

syndrome, congenital

adrenal hyperplasia, and ovarian lesions.

Signs of masculinization, such as deepening of the

voice, excessive facial

hair growth, increased muscle mass, decreased breast

size, increased size

of genitals, and menstrual irregularities, may be

associated with this

condition. Risk factors include a family history of

hirsutism, endocrine

disorders, use of androgens (androgenic steroids or

testosterone), and

older age.

 

B.) HYPERTRICHOSIS

Hypertrichosis is usually described as an excessive

quantity of hair in a

normal location on one's body compared to others of

the same sex, age, and

ethnic background. Men usually have hair on their

chest. If a man had a lot

of hair on his chest, it would be called

hypertrichosis. But a woman with a

full beard would be called hirsute. Women do not

normally have a beard.

When a woman has a lot of hair on the calf of the leg,

it would not be

called hirsutism but hypertrichosis. Women normally

have hair on their

calves. Women who have a few chin hairs and a few

upper lip hairs would be

called hypertrichotic but not hirsute.

 

C.) HYPERANDROGENISM

Hyperandrogenism is increased levels of male hormone

production in women.

The causes of hyperandrogenism and hirsutism in women

are as follows:

1. Chronic anovulation - i.e. polycystic ovarian

syndrome

2. Idiopathic hirsutism - excess hair growth with

normal menstrual cycles

and normal androgen (male hormone) levels

3. Late onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia - an

inherited disorder of

hormone metabolism that causes increased hair growth

in women after puberty

4. Ovarian tumors - a rare cause of hirsutism

5. Adrenal causes - more rare cause of hirsutism

6. Pregnancy related - also rare, e.g. luteoma of

pregnancy (tumor derived

from the corpus luteum cells of the ovary)

7. Drugs - some drugs can cause excess hair growth in

women

The most commonly seen clinical problem is irregular

menstrual cycles

(anovulation), onset of hirsutism in the teens or

early 20s, and gradually

worsening excess hair growth. These are the findings

associated with the

condition known as polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Treatments for hyperandrogenism range from oral

contraceptives to

Spironolactone to Flutamide. Testosterone (T) levels

should be tested and a

tumor workup should be done if the total testosterone

is over 200 ng/dl.

Additional tests such as Dehydroepiandrosterone

sulfate (DHEAS),

17-hydroxyprogesterone for CAH, prolactin, T4, TSH,

breast exam, and an

endometrial biopsy may be indicated. For most women,

the tendency towards

hirsutism is inherited. Excess hair growth may be

present in both the

female and male family members. Hirsutism usually

begins around puberty,

but mild hirsutism can start at any age. Most women

gradually develop more

facial or body hair with age. In the recent past,

unwanted hair has been

considered a " taboo " topic of conversation and

therefore, many affected

women did not realize how common their problem was. At

least 25% and as

much as 85% of normal middle-aged women remove

unwanted facial and body

hair, although few of these women are termed hirsute. "

 

 

PRANIC HEALING TREATMENT: (General instructions on how

to treat ailments of

the Endocrine Glands. APH Book, p. 232)

 

1. General sweeping several times.

2. Sweep the affected chakra and gland thoroughly. If

chakra is

overactivated, energize with LWG, then with LWB. Will

it to become smaller.

3. If the affected chakra and gland is underactivated,

energize with LWG,

then with LWR if located on or below the solar plexus

chakra. Will it to

become bigger. If chakra is above the solar plexus,

energize it with LWG

then with LWV.

4. Sweep the ajna thoroughly and energize it with LWG,

then with more of LWV.

5. Treat the solar plexus thoroughly.

6. Treat the heart and the navel thoroughly.

7. Stabilize and release the projected pranic energy.

8. Repeat treatment 3x a week.

 

9. Instruct patient to check ingredients of her facial

creams, her

medicines, etc..

10. Apply verbal and visual instructions to the glands

and chakras.

 

 

Love and light, masterfe

 

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--- agali <agali wrote:

> Hello,

>

> I would really appreciate any input on these

> conditions, and a healing protocol. If these

> subject were discussed in the past, please let me

> know also so I can look at the archives.

>

> Thank you very much in advance,

> Agali

> --

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complement it. If symptoms persist or the ailment is severe, please consult

immediately a medical doctor and a Certified Pranic Healer . ~ Master Choa Kok

Sui

 

Miracles do not happen in contradiction to nature, but only to that which is

known to us in nature. ~ St. Augustine

 

 

 

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