#PCOS causes and cure

[drasmitadongare]

The Role of Diet in Managing PCOS and Infertility

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including irregular menstrual cycles, acne, weight gain, and infertility. Understanding the role of diet in managing PCOS and enhancing fertility is crucial for women seeking to improve their health and increase their chances of conception.

Are you looking for effective dietary strategies to manage PCOS and boost your chances of conception? Consulting a Fertility Expert in Baner, like Dr. Asmita Dongare at Cloverleaf Specialty Clinic or Jupiter Hospital in Baner, can provide tailored advice to support your journey towards better health and fertility.

Understanding PCOS and Its Impact on Fertility:

PCOS affects approximately 1 in 10 women, making it one of the leading causes of infertility. Women with PCOS often experience insulin resistance, which can lead to elevated blood sugar levels and hormonal imbalances. These factors contribute to difficulties in ovulation and may hinder the ability to conceive. However, with the right dietary choices and lifestyle changes, women can manage their symptoms effectively.

Dietary Strategies for Managing PCOS:

Low Glycemic Index Foods: Foods with a low glycemic index (GI) help regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity. Incorporating whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables can stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings.

High Fiber Foods: A fiber-rich diet aids digestion and helps control weight, which is essential for managing PCOS symptoms. Foods like oats, lentils, beans, fruits, and vegetables should be staples in your diet.

Anti-inflammatory Foods: Chronic inflammation is common in women with PCOS. Including anti-inflammatory foods such as fatty fish (like salmon), nuts, seeds, leafy greens, and spices like turmeric can help reduce inflammation and improve overall health.

Healthy Fats: Incorporating healthy fats from avocados, olive oil, and nuts can support hormone production and overall reproductive health.

Regular Meal Patterns: Eating smaller meals throughout the day can help maintain stable blood sugar levels. This approach prevents insulin spikes that can exacerbate PCOS symptoms.

Hydration: Drinking plenty of water is essential for overall health. Herbal teas like green tea may also be beneficial due to their antioxidant properties.

Key Nutrients for Managing PCOS and Infertility:

In addition to dietary changes, certain supplements may support fertility in women with PCOS:

Inositol: This supplement has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and may help restore ovulation.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Found in fish oil or flaxseeds, omega-3s can reduce inflammation and support reproductive health.

Vitamin D: Many women with PCOS are deficient in vitamin D; supplementation can help regulate menstrual cycles.

Folic Acid: Important for all women trying to conceive, folic acid supports fetal development.

Recommended Diet Plan for Women with PCOS and Infertility:

Here is a sample diet plan that can help in managing PCOS and improving fertility:

Breakfast: Oats porridge with chia seeds, almonds, and fresh berries.

Mid-Morning Snack: A handful of mixed nuts or a boiled egg.

Lunch: Grilled chicken or tofu salad with spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil, and lemon dressing.

Evening Snack: Greek yogurt with flaxseeds and a drizzle of honey.

Dinner: Steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, zucchini) with quinoa or brown rice and grilled salmon or lentils.

Post-Dinner: A cup of herbal tea (like chamomile) to relax and improve digestion.

Foods to Avoid:

Refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, and pastries

Sugary snacks and beverages

Processed and fried foods

Excessive caffeine and alcohol

The Role of Medical Guidance:

While diet plays a crucial role in managing PCOS and infertility, it is important to work closely with a healthcare professional. If you are struggling with PCOS-related infertility, consulting with the Best Gynecologist in Ravet is essential. A doctor can provide personalized advice and treatment options.

For those seeking help with infertility and PCOS, Consulting the Best Doctor for PCOS in Baner, Pune, like Dr. Asmita Dongare at Cloverleaf Specialty Clinic, can provide you with expert guidance on dietary changes and fertility treatments that are specific to your health condition.

Why Choose the Best Gynecologist for PCOS and Infertility Treatment?

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) can affect various aspects of a woman’s health, particularly her fertility. Finding the right gynecologist is essential for effective management. A skilled specialist will provide personalized care and advice, focusing on lifestyle adjustments, diet changes, and medical treatments that can improve fertility. They will guide you through the most suitable treatment options to manage PCOS and boost your chances of conception.

If you’re dealing with PCOS and infertility, it’s important to choose an experienced Female Gynecologist in Hinjewadi. Cloverleaf Specialty Clinic Wakad is one of the leading clinics for infertility care, offering treatments like IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies to help couples achieve their dream of parenthood.

Conclusion:

Managing PCOS through diet plays a significant role in improving fertility outcomes for affected women. By making informed dietary choices and consulting with specialists like those at Jupiter Hospital in Baner, a reputable clinic in Pune, women can enhance their chances of conception while managing their symptoms effectively.

Incorporating these dietary strategies not only supports hormonal balance but also promotes overall health—an essential factor for anyone looking to conceive. If you’re suffering from infertility or PCOS symptoms, and looking for expert guidance on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment in Pune, consider reaching out to Dr. Asmita Dongare for personalized care that integrates medical treatment with lifestyle changes. By following the right diet and working with an experienced team, managing PCOS and infertility becomes much more achievable.

[debushit]

People with PCOS are more likely to develop an Eating Disorder than people who don’t have PCOS. Treatment for PCOS is less successful on people with eating disorders. Please be mindful of these facts when talking to people with PCOS!

[truwellth]

PCOS Leads to Diabetes, Inflammation and Infertility

Know, how PCOS Leads to Diabetes, Inflammation and Infertility? How to Cure PCOS Permanently? What Causes PCOS? What Are the First Signs of PCOS? Is Bilateral Polycystic Ovaries Dangerous?... from Rajashree Gadgil… the top nutritionist in Thane, Mumbai & the founder of TruWellth Integrative Health Center… the best nutrition center in Thane

[pussy-ache]

researching new endocrinologists cuz my PCOS is out of control and my endo is moving out of state 🫡

[diabetes-health-corner]

10 Ways to Improve Insulin Resistance

The root cause of diabetes is insulin resistance. This basically refers to the body’s resistance to the insulin produced in its own pancreas. When this happens, the insulin in the body cannot perform its function of enabling glucose in the blood to enter the muscle cells and it thus collects in the bloodstream, leading to the most visible sign of diabetes: high blood sugar.

Here are 10 habits to help lower your insulin resistance: https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/10-ways-to-improve-insulin-resistance/2788

[healthmonastery]

10 Best Supplements For PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

PCOS or PCOD is a gyne pandemic affecting all women across the globe. PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome do not have a well-defined cause and hence lack a well-defined treatment as of now. But there are few supplements for the treatment of PCOS or PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease). There are two ways of PCOD treatment: Lifestyle Management Medical Treatment If you are looking for PCOD…

[cannabiscomrade]

It's Gastroparesis Awareness Month

Hi! I have gastroparesis and I'm an insufferable know-it-all so let's talk about it!

Gastroparesis, or a paralyzed stomach, is a condition that causes delayed gastric emptying.

This can cause a range of symptoms and complications:

nausea

vomiting

early satiety/fullness

upper gastric pain

heartburn

malabsorption

dehydration

malnutrition

Gastroparesis can be treated by a gastroenterologist, but often needs to be managed by a motility specialist due to a lot of misconceptions about the condition. Providers, especially in the emergency department, will commonly misdiagnose gastroparesis as cannabis-hyperemesis syndome, cyclic vomiting syndrome, gastritis, food poisoning, etc.

There are several commonly known causes of gastroparesis like vagus nerve damage from diabetes, injury to the stomach, and stomach surgery like hernia repair or bariatric surgery. There are also idiopathic cases with no known cause. Other causes of gastroparesis are:

Connective tissue disorders like HSD and EDS (commonly hEDS and cEDS)

Post-viral (like COVID, viral gastritis, mononucleosis/Epstein-Barr)

Restrictive eating disorders

Autoimmune diseases like Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), Lupus, Hashimoto's

Central nervous system disorders

Gastroparesis also has common comorbidities with conditions like:

POTS and other forms of dysautonomia (POTS, EDS, and gastroparesis are a common triad of diagnoses)

MCAS

SMAS (which can also present with similar symptoms to GP)

Intestinal dysmotility and esophageal dysmotility disorders (known as global dysmotility)

PCOS with insulin resistance

Endometriosis

SIBO/SIFO

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Migraines

Certain medications like Ozempic and other drugs in that class act on the digestive system to delay gastric emptying, which has caused people to be diagnosed with gastroparesis. Some people report that their cases have not gone away since stopping the medication, others report feeling better after stopping. Other drugs like opiates and narcotics can cause delayed gastric and intestinal motility as well, but these are commonly known side effects of those painkiller classes.

Gastroparesis is classed based on severity and graded based on how you respond to treatment.

Severity of delay ranges from mild to very severe, and this is based on your actual stomach retention calculated at 4 hours into a gastric emptying study.

The grading scale ranges from one to three, one being mild and three being gastric failure.

There is no consistent single treatment that is proven to work for gastroparesis, and there is no cure. Treatments can consist of:

Diet changes (3 Step Gastroparesis Diet, liquid diet, oral sole source nutrition)

Prokinetic (motility stimulating) drugs

Anti-nausea medications

Proton-pump inhibitors

Gastric stimulator/gastric pacemaker

Pyloric botox and dilation

G-POEM/pyloroplasty

Post-pyloric tube feeding

Gastric venting/draining

Parenteral nutrition

IV fluids

Other surgical interventions like gastrectomy or rarely, transplant

Gastroparesis is a terrible disease and I hope that if any of these symptoms resonate with you that you can get checked out. I was misdiagnosed for a long time before getting a proper gastroparesis diagnosis, and all it took was a gastric emptying study. This is ESPECIALLY true if you're having post-COVID gastrointestinal problems that are not improving. I almost died from starvation ketoacidosis because of how serious my GP got in a short period of time post-COVID (I had GP before COVID), and now I'm tube reliant for all my nutrition and hydration.

Stay safe friends!

[bettercallroasty]

I made this for endometriosis awareness month which is March! It's important to spread awareness. It took me about 15 years to get a diagnosis. I am 3 months post total hysterectomy. I was hoping people would get interested if they saw something with one of their faves!

There is no cure, but certain things may alleviate the symptoms. It is grossly underdiagnosed, understudied, and underfunded. There are a wide variety of symptoms that vary from person to person. I only wrote SOME possible symptoms.

Other things that can cause similar symptoms are PCOS, adyemosis, and fibroids. Learn how to advocate for yourself and reach out to support groups. There are many online. A doctor should not be telling you it's "just a bad period" and writing you off.

Endometriosis can worsen and advance in stage over time. The only way to truly diagnose endometriosis is through exploratory laproscopic surgery. If Endometriosis is found, they will excise (cut it out) and run it through pathology. This is because endometriosis often does not show up I'm imaging. If you have a clean ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI, this does NOT mean your issues are in your head. Your best bet is to find an OBGYN who specializes in endometriosis and uterus diseases. After excision, Endometriosis is likely to grow back. However it's managed depends on you and your body. Do a lot of research, and don't be afraid to turn down a treatment plan if it makes you uncomfortable. Not all cases have to end in hysterectomy.

And when all else fails, better call saul! Medical malpractice attorney!

[ratatoast]

Whew, I’ve really been debating whether I should make this post or not, but I’ve decided that it is my civic duty as a fellow cyster to bring awareness and maybe help others understand or even recognise the symptoms and what it means to have PCOS

I could hit you guys with all the official terms and statistics, but I will let the pictures do the talking on that

I personally just thought that I should share my story and how I got diagnosed with PCOS, and how I’ve been managing since then

So, I got my first period when I was 10. Which is quite early, but it never really bothered me. I always had a very regular menstrual cycle, from the number of days I menstruated, to the length of each phase.

Well, that all stopped when I was almost 19. My periods stopped being regular, I even went 3 whole consecutive months without even ovulating once. I was always irritated, I gained a lot of weight, my skin was horrible and I just wasn’t really on top of my game in general.

But I just kept telling myself that everything would be fine. I floated through 2 years of my life without knowing if I would be getting my period each month. I didn’t understand why I was always so hormonal and I kind of started hating myself.

So this year, in the very beginning of july, now at the big old age of 21, I decided to go to the OBGYN. I was honestly scared shitless, but I was trying to gaslight myself into thinking that it would be all fine. Except it ended up not being all fine. Because I got diagnosed with PCOS.

Now, I don’t know about other OBGYNs, but mine didn’t particularly care to explain stuff to me, just gave me my papers and told me to get a bunch of tests done to find out my root cause. My regular doctor just gave me a pamphlet for dieting with diabetes/IR and basically told me to just figure things out on my own.

I think it’s honestly disgusting how little healthcare professionals seem to care about a condition that affects so many afab people. There isn’t a cure, because nobody cares to find a cure.

Well, they should.

Everyone should.

Living with PCOS isn’t easy. I have mental breakdowns about it on the weekly. I hate having to restrict what I can eat so much.

And I hate that it is worth it. I hate that I actually feel better when I don’t eat dairy, I hate that I actually feel awful physically when I eat carbs. It’s not fair.

And I hate that my sickness affects the most important (to me) aspect of my life: my fertility.

I have never not wanted children. Becoming a mother is the biggest dream I had since I was a kid. It’s my life purpose. And I might not ever get it.

But I can’t let my PCOS rule my life. I am me, first and foremost. Chronic illness or not.

And I really hope that every woman struggling with PCOS can look into the mirror at the end of the day and find beauty in what she sees.

You are beautiful.

You are strong.

You are loved.

[khizuo]

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Why Bree and their family needs your support to survive

First, l'd like to thank you for being here today and very grateful that you're interested in in helping Bree and their family survive.

Early November Bree was unfortunately diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, causing them to have debilitating tumor like symptoms.

So it's just as if they have a brain tumor in the spot where the extra cerebrum/spinal fluid and pressure is built up but without the physical tumor.

Not to mention before this diagnosis, Bree was already battling over 10 chronic illnesses hat all have no cure, including their new diagnosis. And they are more than exhausted and need chronic support from the community to continue living.

With the additional pressure being pressed on their pituitary gland, as well as their left optic nerve, they have already been showing signs of their health declining due to worsening vision and developing PCOS fibroids, uterine polyps, and ovarian cysts. They have learned that the cause of this is due to their birth control. They've been taking named 'Provera' as well as a combination of the marina IUD.

Bree is aware of the class action that's going on with Depo-Provera injection shot. Bree did not get the shot. They were taking the oral medication and doctors believe with the combination of that with of their IUD is why they are having the extra pressure built up.

Bree needs help regularly seeing their specialist as well as saving up for a surgery they'll be having in January 2025 to continue treatment of their chronic illnesses and hopefully alleviate some chronic pain they've been having daily

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[femsolid]

sorry of topic but what was the cause of your fainting during periods? I developed extreme pain, bleeding and also fainting from now irregular periods after my first covid infection (also painful breast cysts, they feel like two burning sacks of marbles) and so far can't find what's the cause or a doc to take me seriously, especially not the breast cysts. my new obgyn said it could be pcos, we did a hormone test two weeks ago but the results aren't in yet.

For me it was my intestines in the end, my colon mostly. Menstruation affects the intestines and so for me it started during menstruation but eventually, after a few years, it was happening outside of menstruation too. My intestines would cramp violently to the point of passing out or vomiting or... other glamorous things. I considered killing myself during one crisis it was so horrible. Women who have this often compare the pain to giving birth. It's some extreme form of IBS I think. But when it happens when you're menstruating, and you've never known normal menstruation, you think it has to be it and you believe the misogynistic doctors who tell you "that's just womanhood!" I had to insist to get an MRI to check for endometriosis, which came back negative. I suggest you try that and insist until they find what is causing this, because it's not normal no matter what they say.

Me it's a lucky encounter in the emergency room, just one doctor who simply pressed my belly, asked me where it hurt and said: it's not your uterus, it's your colon, you need to see a gastroenterologist. 15 years later. Still, even after I got some semblance of diagnosis I was told "'there's no cure for it! Nothing to do!" but now that I knew what was happening I could develop methods to alleviate the pain and even avoid it sometimes, it wasn't true that I was helpless. Just knowing what is happening is crucial. My "bleeding" was, still is, like the Niagara falls though, but it's always been like that for me.

Don't give up! Health is primordial and you deserve to live a comfortable life. There's an answer to what you're experiencing and relief is coming.

[edgessunflower]

Hi my darling friend 😘 How you been?

May I please request headcanons for Bruce, Dick, and Damian reacting to their girlfriend being diagnosed with PCOS after showing various symptoms?

Ofc dear! And also I don't write for Bruce anymore after this one!

Damian

He would know something was going on by you being more fatigued and tired, you complaining and crying of pelvic pain, and you losing some of your hair even just using a comb or washing it

He would be startled at first but as time would go on, he would be very scared of you having a terminal illness or cancer that was starting to show, he was terrified of you slowly dying and losing you

He would be chewing his nails when you go to the doctor to figure out what was wrong with your body and why these things were happening to you, always looking at his phone to see if you had texted or called

He would be heartbroken when you walk in the door with tears in your eyes, he was very relieved that it wasn't cancer like he feared or any severe terminal illness that would affect you for the rest of your life but still hurt after you told him what the doctor told you

After the diagnosis, he would do every and anything to help you from massaging your body until you fell asleep if you were fatigued and in pain, he would always have a heating pad ready if you had severe pelvic pain or from heavy periods, and he will always be by your side of your hair was still falling out and get you wig of it was very bad

He will never judge you if you can't have kids in the future because of it or any other symptoms shown making higher levels of testosterone in your body , always showing that he cares about you and would never leave because of something that couldn't be controlled

Bruce

He would help when he sees you having severe stomach pain and heavy bleeding whenever your period comes, helping you be calm when your period wouldn't come, and trying to ease you of the unexpected extra hair on your armpits and under your chin

He would be confused on what exactly would be causing you trouble even asking Alfred if he had an idea on what would be causing you so much pain and problems, the two would search in between keeping Gotham safe or doing things around the mansion

He would have alfred look at you and when he knew alfred couldn't help or figure it out, he made sure you went to the doctor the first chance you got planning on going with you until he had to go to a big ball for Wayne Enterprises which only stressed him out more of not being with you

He would try to keep everything together but after a while of thinking of all the worst things that you could have affecting you, he just went to the office upstairs and stared at the wall until he heard his phone ring and answered when he saw it was you calling

He felt the stress melt away at you not being very ill or somehow with something that couldn't be cured, but sad at something that would affect you the rest of your life and that you were also possibly infertile which crushed both of you and your hopes for kids in the future

He would help you with everything when you were in too much pain and always show that he would always be there to help whenever you needed it especially if you just needed one of his hugs

Dick

He paid close attention to you when he knew something was going on but he felt himself worried at how you would bleed heavily on your period and how much pain it caused you especially on your hips and pelvis, he would also notice your self consciousness on the sudden acne that came and didn't seem to go away, and how you didn't seem to have any sexual drive

He would tell alfred and Stephanie about it and they both helped as best as they could always asking how you were when he would come to the mansion or bat cave, he will always have meds and anything ready to help you with the pain if it got very unbearable

He would be a wreck when you went to the doctor together and squeeze each other's hands through the ride there and after being called into the room, you feel all your nerves go into overdrive as you are examined and asked questions before having tests done

You feel overwhelming relief of it not being any cancer or something that required surgery to be done, but you felt crushed by it being PCOS remembering that your aunt had it and you also having friends who suffered from it too and always said how it affected them

You break down after getting home, just holding on to dick who just holds and rocks you in his arms, he feels his heart shatter when you apologize to him if you can't have children together at all just holding you tighter as he calms you down

You slowly learn how to live and deal with pcos with his help from using a heating pad and different pain relief meds for heavy periods, healthy washes and lotions for your face to help the acne, and warm baths for your aching and fatigued body followed by massages by him which helped you sleep better as well

[truwellth]

Can PCOS Cause Infertility

Here know, Can PCOS Cause Infertility? How to Get Pregnant with PCOS Quickly? What Causes PCOS? Can PCOS Be Cured? How to Cure PCOS Permanently?

[pcos-and-endo-awareness]

Hello!

I recently got diagnosed with PCOS, and as i don't know much about it, could you sorta give a sorta beginners guide?

Sure! So there are different “kinds” of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, depending on what triggered it. Sometimes it’s genetic, or came on from birth control or diabetes, etc. Each kind of PCOS can show itself with different symptoms. Like if you have high testosterone, you will have hair growth, acne, skin tags, etc. but those symptoms don’t show in every case of PCOS, like for me I have high estrogen. But overall it comes down to this: hormone imbalance that causes cysts on your ovaries. These cysts form every time you have a period, but in people with PCOS, that cyst doesn’t go away like it should naturally. It stays, it grows, it causes pain. Sometimes it’ll cause further problems like torsion or rupture (I’ve experienced both and they are extremely painful).

There are things that can help! Birth control for one, or other medications that can help balance your hormones. You might need to do a hormone panel with your doc to determine the right kind of drugs to take for your specific PCOS. Sometimes a change in diet, specifically anti-inflammatory foods, can also make a huge difference. Vitamins are also a life saver.

Unfortunately there is no easy cure for this. PCOS can lead to other issues like diabetes, endometriosis, infertility, and more. The best thing to do is control the hormones as soon as you can so that it does not lead to these other problems. Definitely get a care team that works with you and gets your body in the best place it can be. I wish you well and good luck!

[p-artsypants]

This has been on my mind for a while so I have a question:

If you’ve never heard of it, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is pretty much just what it sounds like. It is when a woman develops cysts on her ovaries, or has the potential to. These cysts often throw hormonal balance out of whack throughout the entire body. Pregnancy-like symptoms can occur, as well as heightened testosterone levels.

Common symptoms of PCOS are:

Excessive body or facial hair

Insulin resistance that causes rapid weight gain and weight that can’t be shed even with proper diet and exercise

Excessive weight around the gut, a beer belly or inner tube

Hair loss on head

Irregular or entirely missing periods

Intense sugar cravings

Depression

And of course, painful ovarian cysts

There is no cure for PCOS yet, but there are treatments. If you suspect PCOS, get your hormones checked. Talk to a doctor. Estrogen-progesterone birth control may help, as well as Metformin (an insulin resistance drug for diabetics)

It is not considered genetic, but I disagree.

I am not a doctor, but I have PCOS and I’ve been doing a lot of research to help clear up my issues. I hadn’t been able to lose weight even with a healthy diet and regular 20 minute bike rides. It’s frustrating and debilitating. I thought that I was just stuck, but talking to my doctor gave me hope.

I know several other girls with PCOS (every woman on my dad’s side of the family) with all different struggles.

What’s your story?

[thecoolersouthparkforeignkids]

Just read on of ur posts while I'm curled up in the corner of my room crying bcuz of period pain, what pcos or whatever the post said abt extreme period pain not normal?

(pcos is poly-cystic ovarian syndrome. It causes irregular, painful and often really heavy periods. It can also cause insulin resistance, make it difficult to lose weight and excessive or 'male pattern' hair growth, basically like extra hair on the upper-lip, stomach and back. Despite the name, it's not actually cysts that cover the ovaries, just over active follicles making a build up of sorts. There isn't any cure to pcos and usually they'll say that being on birth control and trying to lose weight is the best way to lessen some of the symptoms. Endometriosis is another condition that causes painful periods, although I am less informed on that one so you'd be better off googling it.)