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1 in 10 women are affected by PCOS globally--Most don't even know it

PCOS affects 6-13% of women of reproductive age worldwide.

Up to 70% of people with PCOS go undiagnosed.

Global PCOS cases nearly doubled between 1990 and 2021.

Despite the name, not everyone with PCOS has ovarian cysts.

Insulin resistance affects up to 95% of people with PCOS who have obesity.

Did you know? Insulin resistance affects up to 70% of women with PCOS — even those who aren't overweight.

Over half of people with PCOS develop type 2 diabetes before age 50.

PCOS raises the risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and endometrial cancer.

Depression is 2-3x more common in women with PCOS.

Anxiety affects up to 57% of women with PCOS, versus 18% in the general population.

Weight loss is often harder with PCOS due to insulin resistance, but not impossible.

PCOS costs an estimated $7.9 billion a year globally in healthcare spending.

"I spent ₹50,000 on a course to finally get real answers about my own PCOS. I built Bloome so you don't have to."
--Sukanya Pawal, Founder

WHAT IS PCOS?

PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting 1 in 10 women — and most don't even know they have it. In some cases, it may cause your body to produce higher than normal androgens found in males, which throws everything off balance. PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Disease) is often used interchangeably with PCOS, though it technically refers to a milder condition and not metabolic disorder.On Bloome, we use PCOS, since it's the term backed by global clinical research.

Symptoms:

PCOS may run in families. PCOS is a chronic metabolic condition that can persist beyond the reproductive years. Women with PCOS may have higher risk for a variety of health problems including insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes or obesity.

THE MODERN PROBLEM:

Our bodies were built to move — but modern life doesn't ask them to anymore.

A century ago, daily life meant constant movement — washing by hand, cooking from scratch, carrying water. Today? We sit. For hours. Every day.

Technology made life easier, but our bodies haven't caught up. We evolved over thousands of years to stay active — and that shift has hit women's reproductive health hard.

The good news? You don't need to go back in time. Small, consistent lifestyle changes — the right movement, the right food, the right habits — can make a real difference.

Your body isn't broken. It's overwhelmed. Think of it like a bottle with tiny cracks. Each crack represents a hidden root cause of your PCOD/PCOS. Eating well and exercising help, but they aren't enough on their own. This condition needs specific care: the right workout for your body, not gym routines designed for men,which can in fact worsen symptoms in some women and the right diet for your needs, not just a "balanced" one. Fix all the cracks, and your body can finally heal.

Causes:

The exact cause is unknown, but several factors work together:
  • Genetics: Many genes increase susceptibility, but no single gene causes PCOS.
  • Insulin resistance: One of the major drivers. High insulin levels stimulate the ovaries to produce excess androgens (male hormones).
  • Hormonal imbalance: Increased testosterone and other androgens interfere with normal ovulation.
  • Chronic low-grade inflammation: Can worsen insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance.
  • Lifestyle factors:Diet, obesity, stress, and environmental chemicals may contribute.

Long-Term Health Risk:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Anxiety and depression
Not every woman with PCOS develops these complications, but regular monitoring is recommended.

The Domino Effect

PCOS doesn't just affect your body. It affects your entire life. What people don't talk about enough is what happens beyond the physical. It can affect confidence too.

When your body is tired, it can be hard to show up for work, school, or everyday tasks. Motivation vanishes. Careers can decline. Unkind comments from friends, family, or even strangers can hurt you, especially when you're already fighting low confidence.

The outcome is stress, anger, anxiety, and withdrawal from social situations. Here's the harsh reality: stress worsens PCOS. Increased stress leads to higher cortisol levels, causing more hormonal imbalances and worsening symptoms. It creates a chain reaction that feeds on itself.

Body affects mind. Mind affects body. And the cycle goes on.

That's why PCOS feels so hard to escape. It's not just one problem — it's many, all connected, making each other worse.

Understanding the chain is the first step to breaking it.

The Good News is PCOS can be reversed naturally. Following tips are worth-noting to help you heal naturally. If you want to get
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Diet-Eat to support your hormones

  • Eat protein — paneer, tofu, eggs, fish, meat, and dals(lentils, peas, beans) measured to your daily requirement.
  • Add healthy fats from a variety of nuts and seeds paired with fruits(for better digestion and no insuline spike).
  • For gut health have buttermilk,greek yogurt or curd daily.
  • Limit sweets or have only after meals to prevent insulin spikes.
  • Have spearmint tea, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flex seeds to balance hormones(in right proportion).

Better sleep

  • Get 7–8 hours of quality sleep every night.
  • Sleep is when your body repairs and regulates hormones.
  • The body's repair window is roughly 10 pm–2am try to sleep as early as possible.
  • Download the sleep guide for research-backed tips and see the results yourself.

Exercise

  • Aim for 4–5 days of exercise per week.
  • Do yoga, pilates, strength training, and zumba for best results.
  • Go for a walk, atleast 5k steps daily.
  • Consistency matters more than intensity.

Meditation & relaxation

  • Meditate at least once daily.
  • 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique.
  • Most importantly, SMILE. Even when you're sad try to create your own happiness.
  • Breathing exercises. Download PDF guide for different techniques and see the results yourself.

Research

Absent or irregular periods are almost a sign of hormonal imbalance. But, the cause isn't always the same. Understanding which hormones are involved is the first step to making the right lifestyle changes.

Multiple causes

PCOS is common, but thyroid issues, stress, and low body weight can cause the same symptoms.

Hormones are the key

Each cause disrupts a different hormone - identifying which one shapes the right approach.

Lifestyle matters

Diet, exercise, and sleep have measurable effects on hormonal balance, backed by research.

Common causes at a glance:

  1. PCOS

    Ovulation stalls due to excess androgens and insulin resistance.

  2. Thyroid disorder

    Both hypo and hyperthyroidism can disrupt the menstrual cycle.

  3. Chronic stress

    High stress suppresses estrogen, signalling the body to stop reproduction.

  4. Low body weight/underating

    Energy deficiency shuts downs reproductive hormones as a protective response.

About Us

For her, by her.

We started this for one simple reason - too many women in their reproductive years don't really know what's going on inside their bodies.

Irregular periods, mood swings, weight changes... and instead of answers, they're often pushed toward expensive treatments that only help for a little while, not the actual cause.

We wanted to change that.

Just fill out our assessment form, or create a free account to get a deeper, more personalised look at what your hormones might be telling you. No guesswork, no jargon - just clarity.

Note: We're here to educate you, not replace your doctor. Think of us as the friend who helps you understand your body a little better, so your next visit to your gynecologist or dietician is more informed, not the other way around.