Sep 2021 - Ballito Umhlanga

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Understanding PCOS with Salome
An estimated 8 to 13 per cent of women suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
(PCOS), a hormonal disorder that involves reproductive and metabolic problems.
The long-term effects of this condition can lead to infertility due to ovarian
dysfunction, but sufferers can also develop diabetes, cardiac problems linked to
hypertension and high cholesterol, as well as sleeping problems.
Common symptoms and diagnosis
Symptoms include irregular or prolonged menstrual cycles and elevated levels
of the male hormone androgen, which results in excess body hair and acne, and
polycystic ovaries where the ovaries are not able to function properly.
Getting a diagnosis by a health practitioner is key to effectively managing
PCOS. The onset of PCOS can start from as young as 14 or 15 years old and if left
undiagnosed and untreated for years – will cause further health complications
down the line, including possible infertility. Parents are encouraged to talk to
their daughters about what is considered ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ periods. Just by
having these conversations, we can normalise these common women’s health
conditions and debunk myths and the unfortunate stigma attached to it.
What is Salome ...
and how can it help with PCOS?
The Salome range was developed
by local pharmaceutical company,
3Sixty Biomedicine, and is based
on consumer insights that South
Africans are wanting more natural
alternatives to treat common female
health conditions. Salome Polycos
assists with the management of
symptoms commonly associated
with PCOS by helping to decrease
testosterone levels as well as blood
pressure levels. It also plays a role in
increasing insulin activity in women
diagnosed with PCOS, as many suffer
from insulin resistance. Due to these
hormonal imbalances women living
with PCOS often battle with acne,
irregular periods, male pattern hair
loss or experience excessive body hair
growth (hirsutism). Salome Polycos’s
main active ingredient is D-chiroinositol
(DCI) which is a natural extract
obtained from the carob tree. In cases
where infertility can be linked back
to the hormonal imbalances caused
by PCOS, patients who make use of
products like Salome Fertility that
contain Myo-inositol and D-Chiroinositol
have seen an increase in
their ovulation, a reduction in their
hyperandrogenism and in the
oxidative stress in their follicular fluid.
The efficacy of the product lies in it
containing the correct ratio of Myoinositol
and D-Chiro-inositol that
have been extracted from the pod of
the Carob bean tree. Clinical studies
have shown that these natural
extracts are instrumental in helping
manage the regulation of ovarian
function in PCOS patients.
Who can use this?
Due to the herbal extracts and use of
natural ingredients in the products,
the Salome range has minimal side
effects and they are recognised and
can be reimbursed by certain medical
aids. The products are available online
at www.3Sixtybiomedicine.co.za or on
Takealot.com, and can be purchased
over the counter at leading
pharmacies nationwide.
We believe #YourJourneyMatters so follow the Salome range on their social media pages to hear from Salome experts who are committed to
educating and normalising conversations about common women’s health conditions. Enter the Get It online competition this month to stand a
chance to win an exclusive custom designed Lou Harvey cosmetic bag and discounted voucher to purchase Salome products.
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14 Get It • Ballito Umhlanga September 2021