Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effective PCOS management involves lifestyle changes, including a balanced diet, regular physical activity, weight management, stress reduction, and when required, medical interventions to regulate hormones and support reproductive health.
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About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It can lead to symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, acne, and excessive hair growth. Many women with PCOS have small cysts on their ovaries, which can interfere with ovulation and fertility. The condition is also associated with weight gain and difficulty losing weight. Managing PCOS often involves lifestyle changes like maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and achieving a healthy weight. These steps help improve insulin resistance and balance hormone levels. In some cases, doctors may prescribe medications to regulate menstrual cycles or assist with fertility. Early diagnosis and proper management can significantly reduce the risk of long-term complications.
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DIET FOR PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female disorders affecting approximately 5%-10% of women of reproductive age (12-45 years old) .The principal features are obesity, an ovulation resulting in amenorrhea, acne, and excessive amounts or effects of androgenic (masculinizing) hormones. The symptoms and severity of the syndrome vary greatly among women. Women with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), are researched to be at a greater diseases, obesity, diabetes and infertility. Among other factors, an optimum diet may serve as an essential treatment tool for effective management of PCOS and its sticking to a special diet is a very important aspect of PCOS care.
- The non-obese women with PCOS who get regular periods may eat a balanced diet. However, an obese patient with insulin resistance may need to lower carbohydrate intake to 40% and include healthy monounsaturated fats like omega-3 fatty seeds, olive oil, and fish.
- Try to space carbohydrates evenly throughout the day and eat small, frequent meals rather than three large meals.
- Restrict intake of carbohydrates that trigger more hunger or cravings (e.g., refined sugar, sweets, candies, or chocolates).
- Take a diet rich in calcium or consider starting calcium supplements.
- Drink at least 8–10 glasses of water per day, as high-fiber carbohydrate intake can cause dehydration.
- Exercise regularly to lose weight. The diet plan should be tailored to individual requirements, the degree of insulin resistance, and monitored through outcomes like improved menstrual regularity, weight loss, or reduced symptoms.
If you have PCOS, certain lifestyle changes can help you shed pounds and reduce the disease’s severity. Why does polycystic ovary syndrome cause weight gain? PCOS makes it more difficult for the body to use the hormone insulin, which normally helps convert sugars and starches from foods into energy. This condition — called insulin resistance — can cause insulin and sugar — glucose — to build up in the bloodstream. High insulin levels increase the production of male hormones called androgens. High androgen levels lead to symptoms such as body hair growth, acne, irregular periods — and weight gain. Because the weight gain is triggered by male hormones, it is typically in the abdomen. That is where men tend to carry weight. So, instead of having a pear shape, women with PCOS have more of an apple shape. Knowing the right foods to eat as well as the kinds of food to limit can improve the way you feel. It will also help you lose weight. Eating well, staying active, and maintaining a healthy weight (or losing even a small amount of weight if you’re overweight) can improve PCOS symptoms.OUR doctor and counsellors can give their expert advise to fight with PCOD. The customised dietary approach will help to prevent the symptoms.