Polycystic ovary syndrome is hormonal disorder common among of reproductive age. They have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormons. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid ( follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs. Most of them complains infertility.
There is insulin resistance and PCOS patients mostly have elevated blood sugar levels. Metabolic syndrome is also very common among them. High blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels can be seen that significantly increase risk of heart disease , type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety , abnormal uterine bleeding, in future endometrial cancer risk .
Weight gain is one of the most common factors that cause PCOS in women, besides genetics. In PCOS , consuming fibrous foods and lean sources of protein helps in curbing the ill effects.
Eat a lot of such as beans, lentils, seeds nuts etc. Opt for complex carbohydrates such as whole wheat flour, jowar, ragi and processed carbs. It is also to avoid milk ,dairy products and even coffee as it is known to aggravate PCOS conditions.
Eat plentiful green herbs and natural condiments like ashwagandha, tulsi, shatavari , cinnamon,curcumin,green tea etc.They help in controlling the insulin and cortisol levels, and they are antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. And exercising must be done .
