PCOS Awareness Month: Expert Shares Tips To Manage PCOS

Since September is PCOS Awareness Month, many health experts and nutritionists are sharing tips to combat the disorder.

Over the years, one of the most common disorders we have all heard of in women is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It describes a condition when a woman has several small cysts on her ovaries. This disorder can cause diabetes, infertility, acne, excessive hair growth and hormonal imbalance. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, less than 25% of women with PCOS receive a diagnosis, making it one of the most underdiagnosed disorders in the world. And 5% – 10% of women of childbearing age suffer from PCOS.

Although this disorder is common in women, it is something that has no specific cure. Many women choose medication to control their PCOS levels. Some women rely solely on weight loss and exercise to reduce its effects. This includes not only exercising or doing yoga, but also watching what you eat.

(Also Read: PCOS Diet: Know Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Causes, Symptoms & Foods)

Since September is PCOS Awareness Month, many health experts and nutritionists are sharing tips to combat the disorder. PCOS Awareness Month aims to improve the lives of people affected by PCOS, help them overcome their symptoms and reduce their risk of serious illness.

This PCOS Awareness Month, nutritionist Namami Aggarwal shares a post with Dr. Shivika Gupta, OBGYN, in which she explains to people what PCOS is and recommends some foods that one can add to their diet. Nmami first says that a PCOS diet should be a balanced diet with high fiber, antioxidants, low glycemic index foods, complex carbohydrates and plenty of water. Further, he adds that foods like nuts, seeds, complex carbohydrates like- sorghum, millets, ragi, green vegetables, and kitchen spices and herbs are some of the things that can be added to one’s diet! Watch the full video here: