Polycystic ovary syndrome can affect your ability to have a child. It
can also
- Stop
your periods or hard to predict
- Can cause acne,
body and facial hairs
- Risk
of other health problems (diabetes and high blood pressure)
Women with PCOS have cysts on ovaries. That’s why it is called
“polycystic.”
Hormones and PCOS
When you have PCOS, your reproductive hormones are unbalance.
This can lead to problems with your ovaries, such as irregular period (on time
or not getting it). Body makes hormones that affect your menstrual cycle and
are tied to your ability to have a baby.
Hormones that play a role in PCOS.
- Androgens
- Insulin
- Progesterone
Symptoms of PCOS
Symptoms of PCOS are
·
Missed, irregular, infrequent, or prolonged
periods.
·
Darkened skin
·
Mood changes
·
Pelvic pain
·
Weight gain
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and Weight
Most women at some point in life gain weight. But for those women who
have polycystic
ovary syndrome (PCOS), losing weight can become very tough.
PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder in women lead to issues with infertility. In PCOS Women have higher levels of male
hormones and are mostly "insulin-resistant." Many are overweight or obese. As a result, women can be at a higher risk
of
·
Diabetes
Polycystic ovary syndrome cause weight gain?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) makes body difficult to use hormone insulin (A hormone that is
use to convert carbohydrate to (energy) (ATP). This condition which is called insulin
resistance (insulin and sugar glucose to build up in the bloodstream).
High level of insulin increases the male hormones called androgens and
high androgen levels lead to symptoms like
·
Body hair growth
·
Acne
·
Weight gain (women with PCOS have more of an
apple shape)
Risks associated with PCOS (Weight gain)?
Women with PCOS are likely to develop many of the problems associated
with weight gain and insulin
resistance like
- Type 2 diabetes
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Sleep apnea
- Infertility
- Endometrial
cancer
Lose weight (PCOS)?
Weight lose not only decrease risk for many diseases and also make you
feel better. When you have PCOS only 10% of body weight can bring normal
mensuration cycle. It can also relieve some of the symptoms of polycystic ovary
syndrome.
Weight loss can improve insulin sensitivity. That will reduce your risk
of
·
Diabetes,
·
Heart disease
·
Other PCOS complications.
Medications that approved for PCOS including
·
anti-androgen medications and Metformin
(Glucophage).
Ø Metformin also reduces testosterone production.
Lifestyle
- Eat
a high-fiber, low-sugar diet. Load up on fruits, vegetables, and whole
grains. Don’t use processed foods and keep your blood sugar levels in check.
- Eat
five to six small meals in whole the day, rather than three large meals,
which will help control your blood sugar levels.
- At
least 30 minutes exercise a day.
- Track
your cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
- Stop
smoking
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