Recently, many young women have been facing fertility issues and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). In such cases, some women consider options like IVF. However, IVF is not a necessary solution for every woman. In some situations, health improvement is possible through a healthy lifestyle, balanced nutrition, physical exercise, and stress reduction. Yoga can play an important role in this process.
During the HealthWealth Summit, dedicated to yoga and women's health, Yoga Acharya Ira Trivedi, founder of 'Yoga Love', shared her experience. She recounted practicing yoga regularly during pregnancy. According to her, yoga helped her manage both physical and mental difficulties. She emphasized that yoga is important for both women and men as it protects against numerous diseases.
With PCOS, hormonal imbalances lead to irregular menstruation and ovulation complications. Furthermore, prolonged psychological stress negatively affects overall health and reproductive function. In such conditions, yoga practice can be very beneficial as it promotes stress reduction and improves sleep quality. Yoga also helps increase insulin sensitivity and improve metabolic health, which is critically important for women suffering from PCOS. Since PCOS can cause infertility, managing PCOS through yoga can help address fertility-related problems. Nevertheless, it is important to understand that yoga is not a cure for PCOS or a guaranteed solution to infertility; medical examination and treatment should be sought if necessary.
Many women are afraid to exercise during pregnancy, believing it might harm the baby. However, during a normal pregnancy, light exercises can be performed under a doctor's guidance. Such activities help reduce fatigue, anxiety, and stress, while also improving body flexibility and sleep quality.