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11 August 2017
Introduction:
The term polycystic ovaries describes the hormonal imbalance in women, that contain many small cysts(about twice as many as in normal ovaries),usually no bigger than 8 millimeters each,located just below the surface of the ovaries.
These cysts are egg containing follicles that have not developed properly due to a number of hormonal abnormalities.Polycystic ovary syndrome(pcos)is also very common, affecting 15-25% of Indian women.
Symptoms:
- Irregular periods,or a complete lack of periods
- Reduced fertility-difficulty becoming pregnant
- Unwanted facial or body hair(hirsutism)
- Weight problems-being overweight, rapid weight gain, difficulty losing weight
Long term health risks for women with PCOS :
- Type II DiabetesWomen with PCOS are 3 to 6 times more likely than other women to develop Type II Diabetes in middle age.
- Cancer Prolonged exposure to elevated levels of estrogen increases the risk of breast, uterine and ovarian cancers
- Infertility
- Increased risk of miscarriage
PRINCIPLES OF DIET:
Include more fiber rich foods & low glycemic index foods in your menu
| Foods to Avoid | Foods to Eat |
| Low GI foods like broccoli/carrot/cauliflower/celery/cucumber/green beans/spinach/tomatoes/zucchini> | Avoid estrogen like compounds into your diet like soya products (soy milk, tofu)/dairy products(cheese,cream,ice cream |
| Include unstarchy vegetables like beetroot/carrot/bottleguard/ridge guard/ cabbage/bitter guard/broccoli |
wheat flour(maida),white bread/buns/cookies/pizza/macroni |
| Include cereals like rice/brown rice/oats meal/whole wheat bread | Avoid red meats |
| Fruits like apple/pomegranate/orange/musambi/grapes/ pears/avocados/apricot/kiwi/watermelon |
Avoid fried items(chicken fry/mutton fry/chips) |
| Include more fluids 3-4 liters/day | Avoid tea& coffee |
Healthy Tips :
- Do some physical activities like swimming/jogging/walking everyday for minimum 30 minutes
- IN SHORT-TREATMENT FOR PCOS IS 70% LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION (DIET/EXERCISE) & 30% APPROPRIATE MEDICATIONS.
“nutrition is not just about eating, its about learning to live”- patricia comptton
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