Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, a hormonal condition that affects up to 18% of women. Diet and exercise can be extremely helpful in treating PCOS. Today’s article is going to be very much for the women who suffer from PCOS.
What is PCOS?
PCOS Stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age.
Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs. (1)
Exercise and a healthy diet can greatly reduce the risk of long-term complications. Increasing fertility and allowing for a heathy life.
PCOS Symptoms
PCOS is characterized by overproduction of testosterone and other male hormones. The over production of these hormones causes tiny cysts to develop arround the ovaries. The hormone imbalances of PCOS can produce several embarrassing symptoms and interfere with ovulation. This makes PCOS a top cause of irregular menstrual periods and infertility. Many women with PCOS don’t even discover they have the condition until they try to concieve. (1)
Another common PCOS side effect is weight gain, especially around the waist. How does this happen? It increases levels of insulin and the stress hormone cortisol.
Having increased insulin levels means lower levels of our appetite suppressing hormones. High cortisol levels means increased body inflamation. making this perfect storm to ensure a slow metabolism.
What Type of Exercise Works Best For PCOS
According to the article below, testing has been done on ways to exercise with PCOS. When it comes to exercise, the concolusion is everything works. Exercise works the same way as those who do not suffer from PCOS.
https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/exercise-for-pcos#exercise-and-pcos
All exercise reduces insulin sensitivity. The stronger you are at processing insulin the less strain it will have on your pancreas. Exercise is a key factors in ensuring you prolong the onset of diabetes. Combine this with the right diet you may diabetes all together.
A Healthy Diet for Those Suffering from PCOS
One diet stands above all others, when it comes to those suffering from PCOS. The Keto diet is the bet diet for those suffering from PCOS. The following study goes into great depth in explaining how, the keto diet has helps those with PCOS
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1334192/
In the past I’ve stated how keto diet is very beneficial. It doesn’t take much thinking to follow, plus it puts less strain our pancreas. For all the information on the Keto diet and how it is backed by science in countless studies please click the article below
In Conclusion
I do not suffer from PCOS but many women do. My goal learn as much as I can on PCOS to help my clients and loved ones. I hope this artcile acts basic introduction on what you can do if you have been diagnosis with PCOS. Not all hope is lost but you really need to take your health seriously.
If you have any beneficial information on the subject please link it in the comments section.
Cited Web-site:
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pcos/symptoms-causes/syc-20353439
- https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/exercise-for-pcos#exercise-and-pcos
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1334192/
