PCOS Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Hi ladies , i want to share with u all about pcos , today 1 out of 10 womens are facing this issue . What is this actually, 

PCOS (POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME)

Pcos is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age . Women with pcos may have prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormones (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collection of fluids (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs . Pcos can affect  a women's menstrual cycle,  fertility,  cardiac function and appearance. 

*It can cause type 2 diabetes .

*It causes depression and mood swings .

*Womens have high bp issues and high cholesterol levels. 

*Most commonly sleep apnea is also a risk factor of Pcos .

What diet womens should have in Pcos ? 

 * High fiber diet may benefits to women with Pcos , such as lowers the insulin levels and antioxidants which fights to lower inflammation.  

Example, 

Seeds (chia , flax , sunflower seeds ) 

Legumes (black beans , lentils , chick peas) 

Berries 

Whole grains 

*women's should eat lean protein like include 2-3 servings if fish per week , or have a chicken (grilled or steamed) , and plant based sources of protein. 

*Eat antioxidants heavy foods like fruits , vegetables,  whole grains and unsaturated fats. 

*DASH diet is also good for Pcos women's.  

It includes all fruits and vegetables. 

Whole grains like whole wheat and brown rice .

Poultry and fish .

Legumes like peanuts,  chickpeas and peas Nuts and seeds .

You should avoid the followings,

Refined carbohydrates like white bread , pizza , fast foods etc .

Beverages 

Sugary processed foods 

And alcohol. 

After the introduction to Pcos i may tell u the best way to treat it , 

SEED CYCLING 

In this seed cycling we eat seeds for 30 days ,start this cycle on the first day of your periods , like 2 cycles of 15 , 15 days . This method helps alot in removing that follicles. 

First 15 days eat these seeds :

Flax seed          1 1/2 tbsp

Black seed          1/2tsp

Pumpkin seed  1 1/2 tbsp

Then the 2nd cycle of 15 days :

 Sesame seeds      1 1/2 tbsp 

Fenugreek seeds    1/2 tsp

Sunflower seeds   1 1/2 tbsp

Pcos is increasing in womens and its a big stress , so by proper diet and excercises we can treat it . 

References:

Www.mayoclinic.org

Www.armivf.com