APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  PCOS – Hormone and lifestyle Issue Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or Disorder, abbreviated as PCOS/PCOD occurs in 3 every 10 women of reproductive age. It is associated with high levels of male hormones (androgens) in female blood. Not all women suffering from PCOS have fertility related issues, but PCOS is surely one major contributors to hormonal imbalance and infertility. Due to intense hormonal imbalance and increased levels of male hormones, the disorder is often associated with unexplained weight gain (Obesity), irregularity in menstrual cycles, acne, mood swings, facial hair(hirsutism), depression and probably onset of T2DM. In PCOS, there could be development of multiple cysts in the women’s ovaries, which can make the process of natural conception griming, it should be understood that women with PCOS, can conceive naturally if focus she shifted to weight and lifestyle management. PCOS should not be assumed as infertility. PCOS is more of a lifestyle problem and should be tr...

  Nutrition for PCOS A very common health problem, which affects 6–8% of women of reproductive age. It is caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. PCOS manifests as Irregular periods, which leads to infertility and development of cysts on the ovaries. Increased androgen  (male hormone) production, which causes irregular periods, acne, thinning scalp hair, and excess hair growth on the face and body, weight gain, mood swings. Increased insulin resistance; the body can’t use insulin effectively, increasing risk for type 2 diabetes,obesity,and cardiovascular disease. ( https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.111.020693 )   Why is Nutrition important? PCOS is characterized by hormonal imbalances, not only the reproductive hormones but also hormones that regulate blood sugar, fat storage, and appetite. An effective way to control symptoms associated with PCOS is balancing the hormone levels by consuming nutritious ,high fiber foods. ( https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html...

PCOS – Hormone and lifestyle Issue Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or Disorder, abbreviated as PCOS/PCOD occurs in 3 every 10 women of reproductive age. It is associated with high levels of male hormones (androgens) in female blood. Not all women suffering from PCOS have fertility related issues, but PCOS is surely one major contributors to hormonal imbalance and infertility. Due to intense hormonal imbalance and increased levels of male hormones, the disorder is often associated with unexplained weight gain (Obesity), irregularity in menstrual cycles, acne, mood swings, facial hair(hirsutism), depression and probably onset of T2DM. In PCOS, there could be development of multiple cysts in the women’s ovaries, which can make the process of natural conception griming, it should be understood that women with PCOS, can conceive naturally if focus she shifted to weight and lifestyle management. PCOS should not be assumed as infertility. PCOS is more of a lifestyle problem and should be treated ...