WHAT’S PCOS ?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ( PCOS) is a hormonal problem that presents as a group of symptoms affecting women of childbearing age
Its three main features are:
- cysts in the ovaries
- high levels of male hormones causing irregular or skipped periods
- insulin resistance
In PCOS, many small, fluid-filled sacs grow inside the ovaries. Thus the word “polycystic” meaning“many cysts”, each one containing an immature egg that never mature enough to trigger ovulation.
This lack of ovulation makes estrogen and progesterone levels to be lower than usual, and androgen levels higher than usual thereby disrupting the menstrual cycle and making women with PCOS to have fewer periods than usual.
Also, 80% of women with PCOS are insulin resistant.
Insulin resistance occurs when your body doesn’t respond to insulin a (the hormone that lowers blood sugar) as it should,leading to high blood sugar levels and the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
DIAGNOSIS OF PCOS
Following a pelvic exam, blood tests like hormonal analysis, blood glucose test, and ultrasound , PCOS is diagnosed with these common symptoms:
- Irregular periods and heavy bleeding.
- Ovarian cyst or enlarged ovaries
- Weight gain
- Acne on areas like the face, chest,& upper back.
- Unwanted hair growth (especially on the face; also called hirsutism)
- Hair thinning
- Infertility e.t.c
5 PCOS Supplements Women Should Have
1. INOSITOL (As Myoinositol or Myo-D-chiro Inositol)
- Improves insulin sensitivity.
- Improve ovulation
- Normalize periods
- Support weight loss
Managing PCOS?Looking for supplements to help correct the hormonal imbalance , regulate ovulation or improve your insulin sensitivity.? Here are my 5 top picks☝️
2. N- ACETYL CYSTEINE
- Reduce glucose and insulin resistance
- Improve egg quality
- Improve period regularity
- Reduce miscarriage rate
3. OMEGA 3 FISH OIL
- Support weight loss
- Reduce inflammatory markers
- Improve mood and general health
- Reduce testosterone levels
4. VITAMIN D3
- Improve the development of follicles
- Normalize the menstrual cycle
- Improve mood
- Support fertility
5. ZINC
- Improve hormonal imbalance
- Improve ovulation
- Improve symptoms like acne, hair growth and hair loss
- Support fertility
So, In addition to the maintaining a healthy lifestyle, stress management, weight management and “PCOS” diet, proper supplements in their correct dosages can also help alleviate symptoms, regulate cycles and achieve fertility in women with PCOS.
