Fighting Back Against PCOS
Women with excess weight or obesity, as well as those of normal weight and even lean females, can all suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). If you have been diagnosed with this insidious disease, or think you may have the disorder, it’s never too early or too late to fight your way back to better health.
A first step towards better management of the symptoms of PCOS is to get regular exercise like walking and swimming, to build strength for more strenuous activity like aerobics, and eat a healthy diet to help balance your hormones.
A good diet for PCOS sufferers has lots of vegetables and low GL (Glycemic Load) fruits, nuts, beans and whole grains. It should also limit foods that are high in saturated fat, such as meats, cheeses and fried foods.
Most women with PCOS can benefit from losing weight. If you are overweight, losing just 10lbs can help regulate your menstrual cycle or help you feel better if you’re post-menopausal.
Female smokers have higher levels of potentially harmful male androgen hormones than women who don’t smoke. These androgens can exacerbate multiple symptoms of PCOS. The risk of heart disease, not to mention lung cancer, is also greatly increased by smoking.
For much more information about PCOS and how you can better manage or even reverse its symptoms, visit our web site by clicking on:
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If you have PCOS concerns, our web site can show you how to contact our Consulting & Advisory Teams for a free consultation.
I completely agree with this article. I recently lost 10 lbs and feel great. Some of my symptoms have lessened so much it feels like they are almost gone.