Experts discuss PCOS, Fertility, and Nutrition

According to experts one in five women can suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS which means there may be several women around you at the risk of problems ranging from menstrual irregularities to complications in pregnancy Gynaecologists stress on the importance of a healthy diet exercise and maintaining optimum weight to battle the conditionPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal disorder in reproductiveage women It is a common in women with infertility problemsWomen suffer from PCOS due to excessive androgen production which is a male like hormone and inefficiency of insulin hormone to process sugars This gets triggered by stress sedentary lifestyle and excessive carbohydrate and trans fats based diets and indiscriminate use of hormones It can be heredity and is more prevalent in Asian ethnicity The ovaries produce abnormally high levels of androgen causing hirsutism and acne Women having PCOS may suffer from diabetes heart and blood vessel problems Irregular menses and having polycystic ovaries can be the signs of it highlights Dr Girija Wagh Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Apollo Spectra Hospital PuneAdd fiber to your diet to lower the insulin levels and enhance the health of your gut Eat seeds berries legumes flax seeds and whole grains Opt for grilled chicken salmon fish beans tofu shrimp and tuna Try avocado quinoa brown rice kale and spinach Women with PCOS are at a higher risk of type2 diabetes A lowGI diet can help in weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity Eat nuts seeds fruits vegetables and lowcarbohydrate foods Avoid sweets processed foods saturated and trans fats Your doctor may prescribe medication to reduce acne or hair growth and help you with PCOS said Dr WaghOf all women in the reproductive age 18 to 35 years 1520 percent suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS While younger women age 15 years to 25 years 25 percent may suffer from irregular periods experience hirsutism unwanted malepattern hair growth and obesity in the slightly older age group it may lead to infertility risk of miscarriages and pregnancy complications Conceiving a baby and maintaining a pregnancy can be difficult with PCOS Around every third woman who comes to seek help from a fertility expert has a PCOS problem It is also common in women suffering from obesity An ideal Body Mass Index BMI is 25 but when one is obese the BMI goes over 2728 and this becomes worrisome PCOS is a lifelong health condition but one can manage it with healthy eating habits physical activity and weight loss explained Dr Bharati Dhorepatil Fertility Consultant Nova IVF Fertility PuneDr Dhorepatil addedOlder women suffering from PCOS may take a long time to get pregnant compare to other women Being overweight reduces fertility and can contribute to women with PCOS taking longer to conceive Fertility treatment can be helpful for women who want to embrace motherhood In Vitro Fertilisation IVF is one of the types of assisted reproductive technology ART that is given using a combination of medicines and surgical procedures in order to get pregnantWomen with PCOS should consult an IVF expert and choose the right treatment accordinglyCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever