Now a days around 70% of women are suffering from the PCOS. And the number is increasing day by day. A study clear that the Polycystic Ovarian Disease is increasing in the young women of India.

What is PCOS?

 

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a health problem which is caused by the imbalance of the reproductive hormone. It is featured by the large production of the Male Hormone (testosterone) and the irregular mensuration or it will happen as the increase on the size of ovaries which contains lot of small follicles.

Because of excess of androgens, menstrual irregularities and insulin resistance will cause diabetes and cardiovascular disorders among the women.

What causes PCOS?

 

The accurate cause behind the PCOS is still unknown, but it is considered that the large production of the male hormones testosterone stops ovaries from releasing normal size eggs.

Symptoms of PCOS

 

The first symptoms of PCOS is happen at the first menstruation cycle and others are increase in weight or infertility issues.

The common symptoms of PCOS are

 

• Heavy bleeding
• Irregular periods
• Acne
• Weight gain
• Facial hair growth
• Headaches

Role of diet and lifestyle for PCOS:

 

Medication may help in solving the symptoms but the proper diet plan and good food is the best therapy if you want to recover with the PCOS. Here are some tips and suggestions which will be beneficial for you.

• Consume whole foods

 

Try to avoid having packed, processed and refined food. As everyone knows that whole grain food are packed with the essential nutrients which provide nourishment to your body. You can also start following weight loss diet plan which help in maintaining optimum health. Replace your packed, junk food with the fresh fruits, home made dressings, veggies, salads ad fresh fruits juices.

• Have foods with low GI (Glycemic index)

 

Eating food which has Low GI Index is one of the best way to tackle with the insulin resistance. Low GI foods help in production of less insulin by the pancreas and slow releasing of sugar. Add low GI foods such as milk, cucumber, peppers, curd, apple, oranges.

• Include foods that reduce inflammation

 

Most of the women who are suffering from PCOS are known to have chronic inflammation. You can fight with the inflammation by adding necessary fatty acids, avoid refined food, and intake of large amount of antioxidant.

• Stay active

 

Losing weight is another best way to fight against the PCOS. Consumption of good food and healthy body will also help in balancing the hormones and maintain your weight too you can also follow some weight loss diet plan for an ideal weight. So start walking and stay active.

• Consume fats of the good kind

 

Essential fatty acids are important for daily functioning. You can add healthy fats in your diet like eggs, butter, fish, ghee and flax seeds and many more.

Maintain healthy weight and weight loss diet plan will help PCOS patient in balancing the hormone level which will also help in recovering from PCOD.