There are many women who suffer from PCOS these days and some Bollywood actresses like Sara Ali Khan and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja have opened up about their struggles. But don’t worry as you can reverse your PCOS by making changes in diet and regular exercise and medication. Believe it or not, your body gives out signs that clearly prove you’ve successfully embarked on the journey to PCOS reversal.
What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that causes enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. It is one of the common lifestyle disorders for reproductive women in India. This health condition is estimated to affect about 10 million women globally. Women suffering from PCOS go through a range of bodily issues like excessive body hair, weight gain, acne, and sometimes infertility, if not controlled at the right time.
Reason for PCOS:
The exact reason for PCOS is still unknown but it is mostly because of an increase in the male hormone, which further prevents ovaries from producing hormones and egg formation.
Symptoms:
- Irregular periods
- Acne
- Weight gain
- Headache
- Bloating
- Oily skin
- Excessive hair growth
- Fatigue
You must be thinking what’s the best way to reverse these symptoms? Well, here are some solutions that can help you reverse all the symptoms of PCOS.
Here are some things you can do:
- Exercise regularly to maintain weight
- Include foods like spinach, pulses, cherries, etc in your diet to manage PCOS.
- Reduce carbs intake and avoid eating junk food
- Try to do meditation
- Lower your sugar intake. Go for alternatives like jaggery, honey, etc.
Here are signs that show you’re reversing PCOS:
- Your period’s cycle will start becoming regular
- The dark patches will start to reduce, and your skin will become clearer;
- You will see a drastic change in your acne
- You will start losing weight;
- You will see that there is no more growth of unwanted facial hair;
- You will feel much more energetic
- You will sleep better;
- You will also feel less anxious and stressed.
