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PCOS affect 1 in 10 women. It can be reversed with holistic approach focusing on Nutrition and Lifestyle changes. Symptoms – Irregular and Prolonged periods, facial hair, hair loss and acne.
- Missed periods due to excess weight
- Taking medications to have a period every month
- Infertility due to PCOD
- Excess hair and Acne
PCOS or PCOD Nutrition ( Mitha Aahara- Eat to Live)!
What is PCOD?
Although PCOS and PCOD are frequently used interchangeably, they are different. PCOS is a more severe form of metabolic syndrome or endocrinology problem. When a person has PCOS, their ovaries produce more androgen than usual, interfering with the eggs’ regular activity and preventing them from developing and releasing.
PCOD is a hormonal issue brought on by hormonal imbalance; it is typically viewed as a transient condition that can be resolved with the proper diet and exercise regimen.
Although there is no definitive treatment for PCOD or PCOS, the symptoms can be controlled with a controlled diet and exercise routine. With medical assistance and support, PCOD sufferers can conceive despite less serious fertility issues. For instance, women with PCOS battle with infertility more intensely and for extended periods, increasing their risk of miscarriage.
Identifying the disease at the earliest is crucial to prevent long-term damage in both PCODs. A healthy diet that excludes processed and junk food, regular exercise, and the right lifestyle changes and medication to support them all significantly improve symptoms, according to the online nutritionist of Mitha Aahara.
Condition We Provide Help For:
- Irregular Periods or No Periods at all
- Weight Gain
- Excess Hair Growth (Hirsutism) – usually on the Face, Chest, Back, or Buttocks
- Thinning hair and Hair Loss from the Head
- Oily Skin or Acne
Diagnosis of PCOD:
A thorough history and physical examination are necessary for diagnosing PCOD, and the following factors are typically thought to diagnose PCOD.
1. Abnormalities of the menstrual cycle, such as anovulation, oligo-ovulation, amenorrhea, or irregular bleeding.
2. Common signs of hyperandrogenism include acne, hirsutism, male pattern baldness, elevated serum levels of total or free testosterone, and elevated serum levels.
3. When persistent oligomenorrhea and clinical or biochemical indications of hyperandrogenism are present in adolescents, PCOD/PCOS is diagnosed.
4. Postmenopausal women with a lengthy history of oligomenorrhea and hyperandrogenism are diagnosed with PCOD/PCOS.
Holistic Approach for PCOS/ PCOD by Online Nutritionist Sreemathy Venkatraman:
- Insulin-lowering medications prescribed by doctors, in addition to antiandrogen therapy, oral contraceptives, and, most crucially, the implementation of appropriate and necessary lifestyle changes, are frequently included in a treatment plan for PCOS/PCOD patients.
- Achieving the Ideal Body Weight Through Dietary Modifications, Regular Exercise, and Meditative Practices to Keep the Body in a Maximum Parasympathetic State to Provide Optimal Healing and Nourishment would be One of the Most Important Aspects of Lifestyle Changes.
- A further advantage of losing weight and achieving a healthy body weight is that it effectively treats type 2 diabetes mellitus, a risk factor for PCOS/PCOD in women. Diabetes and PCOS/PCOD share many clinical and metabolic characteristics, such as generalized and abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia, and an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease development.
- The Metabolic Profile of patients with PCOS/PCOD has been proven to change when there is a significant change in diet composition; however, the ideal diet may be highly personalized based on the subject’s current nutritional and health status.
- An antioxidant-rich anti-inflammatory diet can be beneficial in enhancing the Glucose and Insulin, Lipid Profiles, decreasing Systematic Inflammation, and maintaining the subject’s general well-being using a Customized Diet Plan for PCOS/PCOD. This is crucial to ensuring that a person is motivated to stick with the diet plan for sustainable and desirable results.
- The best way to support ongoing PCOS/PCOD treatment is with a healthy, balanced, anti-inflammatory diet that helps you avoid insulin resistance and maintains your body weight.