PCOS is a lifestyle disorder (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. The hormonal problem can lead to many issues like irregular periods, excess body hair, skin issues, weight gain, and also anxiety. While diet, workouts, and lifestyle changes are considered the best way to manage the condition, there are many “tricks” that claim to cure the condition. But can it be reversed or cured?
“The answer is a no. It is not possible to reverse PCOS; but the damage done can be stopped,” said Dr Uma Vaidyanathan, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh who termed the increasing number of PCOS as an “epidemic.”
Dr Tanaya, popular as dr_cuterus on Instagram, took to the social media platform to talk bust some myths about reversal. “PCOS is a lifelong condition that you have to manage for the rest of your life. It is like having diabetes or hypertension,” she said adding that “if one symptom goes away it does not mean that the condition is gone.”
Concussring, Dr Vaidyanathan said that basic lifestyle and dietary changes can aid in controlling the condition. “Altered sleep schedules and unhealthy binging at night hours leads to hormonal and digestive imbalance. To manage the condition effectively, one needs to go back to traditional diets and homemade food,” she told indianexpress.com.
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Mentioning that PCOS can lead to deranged metabolism, Dr Manju Gupta, Senior Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Motherhood Hospital, Noida, suggested avoiding high glycemic index foods and fruits like custard apples and litchi.
The experts also shared some effective tips for maintaining PCOS:
*Exercise: Workouts or a simple brisk walk for 30 to 45 minutes can be helpful.
*Cutting junk food consumption: Refined and junk foods are laden with preservatives, making it difficult for the body to digest. Being low in fibre they do not provide satiety as well. Consumption of carbs and fat-rich food should be reduced and protein intake should be increased.
*Regularising meal time: Irregular eating schedules can lead to a lack of proper absorption of nutrients, which affects the digestive system. Not having a definite time to eat and eating all day long can further cause an accumulation of fats in the body which might give rise to insulin resistance.
*Water intake: PCOpatients must consume adequate amount of water.
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