“PCOS – CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS “??

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or disease (PCOS/PCOD) is a hormonal disorder that affects women in their reproductive age. PCOS is a common health condition that affects teen and young women it is seen in 3 out of 10 women in their childbearing age.

SYMPTOMS:

• Hair loss
• Hirsutism
• Pelvic pain
• Infertility
• Overweight
• Irregular periods
• Fatigue
• High testosterone levels
• Acne

CAUSES:

• Liver dysfunction
• Hypothyroidism
• Stress
• Being overweight
• Insulin resistance

How PCOS Diagnosed??

• Physical exam
• Pelvic exam
• Pelvic sonography
• Blood test

PCOS Myth Busting

• Menopause or having hysterectomy does not cure PCOS
• PCOS cannot be cured by diet alone
• You don’t have to be overweight to suffer PCOS
• PCOS does not discriminate based on age

The best PCOS diet:
AVOID DAIRY
• Dairy can increase oestrogen & inflammation in the body
INCREASE LEAN PROTEIN
• Protein can help stabilize blood sugar
GET ENOUGH FIBER
• Fibre helps balance hormones and stabilize blood sugar
GO- GLUTEN FREE • Gluten increase inflammation in the body
REDUCE SUGAR
• Sugar increase inflammation and insulin resistance.