Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine (hormonal) disorder. It affects about 10% of women. The underlying cause is unknown, but is thought to be related to insulin resistance.
PCOS affects the body’s hormonal balance which can cause symptoms such as
- Menstrual cycle irregularities
- Infertility
- Acne
- Abnormal hair growth
- Obesity
It increases a women’s risk of developing long-term health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Many of the women that I have talked with who have been recently diagnosed with PCOS have said they left their doctor’s office feeling confused about what they can do that doesn’t revolve around medications. The doctor just gave them a prescription for birth control pills or metformin and said “Go lose weight and come back when you want to have children”.
While it is important to follow the treatment guidelines of your doctor, there are a few lifestyle modifications you can make that can lower your dependence of medications or allow you to get rid of them altogether.
Tips for PCOS
1. Eat more whole, plant-based foods. These include fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and 100% whole grains.
- Decrease the amount of saturated fat, trans fat, and salt in your diet.
- Increase the variety of vegetables you eat on a daily basis.
- Eat small, frequent meals.
- Snacks are encouraged! Choose lots of fruits, vegetables, and nuts for your snacks!
2. Get up and moving:
- Get 30 minutes of aerobic exercise on most days of the week (running, walking, swimming, tennis, etc.)
- Can’t leave out strength training! Work with some kind of weights 2-3 days per week.
- Work all major muscles in your arms, core, legs, butt, etc.
- Don’t be worried about building bulk; working with some weights will help get you that toned look!
3. Cut out your toxins:
- Eat organic as much as possible. If you can’t afford everything organic (who can any more?), stick with going organic for produce such as apples, berries, and lettuce that does not have a skin that you can peel off.
- Take inventory of your household cleaners. You will find most household cleaners contain harsh chemicals that are endocrine disrupters. Switch to using hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar for general disinfecting.
- Limit alcohol intake.
- Take inventory of your cosmetics which contain ingredients that have not been properly tested and can be endocrine disrupters.
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Lavleen Kaur
January 19, 2024 
U r grt mam
YOU are awsmm Ma’am..Thanx for all tips for healthy life style…
Thank you.
Thanks a lot mam
You r wonderful person
Thank you mam but want to one thing I am suffering from pcod and also getting dark patches on my face also… Is this because of pcod..,??? Please suggest me.
Could be because of hormonal issues, stress, lack of sleep and dehydration.
Hi..can u plz suggest some dish which is taken in pcod..or healthy breakfast recipe s..
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Hi Lavleen, please suggest ways I can cut back on taking PPI tablets for reflux and bloating. Thanks. I have an under active thyroid as well.
Hello Lavleen
I have pcod I have maintain my lifestyle I have started reducing my weight also my only question is how u get rid of hair on chin.
You have hormonal imbalance, which requires antioxidant rich diet with quality protein.
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Helping tips .. it works …thnx for sharing these tips….
But couldn’t help me to reduce weight… day by day gain my weight…
What to do..
Suffering frm PCOD and thyroid hving 125mg pills ….
PCOD wil back ….
What to do…..
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Hello
We need to know your lifestyle before suggesting you anything.
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If you have any further queries, please call +911724569278 between 9:30am to 6:00pm Mon-Fri and 9:30am to 2:00pm Sat (Indian Standard Time).
awsm mam ur so great dietician in india
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