If you think that by losing weight you are going to cure PCOS, then you are wrong because there is no cure for PCOS. However, a PCOS patient can maintain the balance of their hormone levels while losing weight under the guidance of a registered dietitian.
A healthy diet and regular exercise are adjustments to your way of life that help your body use insulin more effectively and better balance your hormone levels. Due to their ability to manage your cycle of menstruation and lower testosterone levels, birth control tablets may additionally be a viable treatment choice if you have no immediate plans to become pregnant.
By minimising the length of time the uterus is subjected to estrogen that is not being countered, birth control tablets also appear to reduce the chance of endometrial cancer. You should talk to your doctor to see whether this choice is good for you because birth control tablets are linked to an elevated probability of blood clots, particularly in obese individuals and women who are older than 40.
Ovulation stimulation can be helped with fertility medical treatment if one wants to get pregnant. And this would be enough to encourage the process for a woman with a scarcity of ovulation. This is why a PCOS patient struggles with fertility issues.
The likelihood of an effective ovulation can also be improved by surgery called ovarian drilling. Although the procedure has the potential to momentarily reduce your testosterone levels, there is a chance that scar tissue will form.
Obesity and PCOS
It is true that obesity can turn PCOS into a nightmare, but it is also true that PCOS does not discriminate between the shape and size of a person.
Weight gain and PCOS are related because of the body’s improper usage of insulin, which can cause weight gain. Because of this, establishing good diet and exercise routines is advised as a component of the majority of treatment plans for women.
How is PCOS impacted by obesity?
Resistance to insulin is one of the causes of excessive androgen production. A surplus of insulin produced by the body can result in insulin resistance, which impairs the proper absorption of the hormone. The inability to correctly utilize insulin causes the body to produce more glucose, which may cause the ovaries to produce more androgen. Weight gain and problems reducing
weight can both be caused by insulin resistance. Gaining weight raises the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. Your health hazards increase as your weight increases. You can lessen the signs and dangers of PCOS by losing weight—even only 5% of your body weight. Obesity raises your likelihood of having PCOS, and PCOS increases your risk of being overweight.
Weight Loss with PCOS in Delhi from Diet4U
Losing weight can assist with symptoms and period control for people with polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as PCOS. However, PCOS can make it challenging to lose weight. One cause of fat accumulation is an excess of insulin produced by your body as a result of PCOS.
The hormone insulin is responsible for moving glucose, the body’s primary fuel source, from circulation into the cells, where it may be utilized as energy. The insulin your body produces and uses are both impacted by PCOS. Your pancreas produces more insulin as a result of your cells developing resistance to insulin signals. This is referred to as poor glucose tolerance or insulin resistance. A high insulin level can lead to weight gain or fat accumulation, especially around the abdomen.
Excess insulin may be the cause if you consistently gain weight or are unable to shed it without making major dietary or activity adjustments. Most PCOS treatments try to lower insulin levels and include dietary changes, exercise, prescription drugs, and/or nutritional supplements.
You’re peckished
Insulin stimulates hunger as part of its role in increasing fat accumulation. Women who are insulin-dependent have reported having strong, intense, and often urgent cravings. High insulin levels may be the cause of some PCOS patients’ increased appetites. Cravings may undermine even the healthiest eating practices if they aren’t controlled, increasing calorie intake and weight gain. To decrease cravings, eat often, include adequate protein throughout meals, and stay away from sugary foods.
Hormones that regulate appetite are impaired
A PCOS-related hormonal imbalance that affects hunger and fullness perception is another potential cause that may make weight reduction and weight management challenging for those with PCOS. It has been demonstrated that women with PCOS have abnormally low levels of cholecystokinin and the hormones ghrelin and leptin, which control hunger. PCOS patients may experience increased appetite due to these hormones’ dysfunctional levels. That makes it challenging to maintain a healthy weight and pushes you to eat more.
Your Diet Is Raising Blood Sugar Levels
It can be the kinds of things you are consuming if you have been following your diet but still haven’t lost any weight. A 2010 study examined two teams of PCOS-afflicted women. Both ingested the same number of calories and the same proportions of macronutrients (50 percent carbs, 23 percent protein, 27 percent fat, and 34 grammes of fiber).
The glycemic index of the meals they consumed was where they diverged. Each food’s glycemic index shows how much it raises blood sugar. The insulin levels of the PCOS women who adhered to a low-GI diet improved three times more than those of the non-adherents, and their menstrual cycles were more regular.
These results imply that individuals with high insulin levels might be able to shed more weight by consuming a low-GI meal.
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Dt. Rukhsana’s PCOS treatment weight loss approach has helped hundreds of patients accomplish their goals for health and well-being and is backed by the latest research. To create the ideal strategy for your health journey, she takes into account diagnosis, food, exercise, and lifestyle.
Hello My Name is Dt. Ruksana Azhar and I am a certified dietician and providing online & offline services for Weight Management, PCOS/PCOD Management, Diabetes Management , etc. I have 12+ years of experience in the Apollo Hospital Delhi , Max Super Specialty Hospital Delhi, Lilavati Hospital Mumbai and VLCC healthcare Mumbai. I loves to write healthcare and lifestyle related blog. My favorite part of being a doctor is the opportunity to directly improve the health and wellbeing of my patients and to develop professional and personal relationships with them.
