pcos question - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

k12269 · 07-11-2003, 03:49 PM

This pcos stuff is relatively new to me and I am trying to learn more. I read on a diff. website which seemed to be saying that w/ pcos exercize and diet can help alot. Particularly less carbohydrates. I know I eat way to many carbs, which I'm trying to get under control simply to have healthier/banlanced eating habbits. Does anyone know if this is true?????
Thanks for your help
Karen

dknees · 07-11-2003, 04:47 PM

I know my RE suggested I do a lower carb diet in order to help control my PCOS. It has made me feel better, more energy etc. But unfortunately has not helped with the PCOS in any way. However, I'm an extreme case, so I would guess that it's possible it could really work for you.

plm10467 · 07-12-2003, 08:20 AM

I was just diagnosed with PCOS from the endocrine doc. and he put me on Glucophage. So far my af is regular and no spotting between I am not obest but I have gained weight and that has not changed any.

The doc did tel me that excercise and diet will help almost as well as meds. But the prob. with pcosers is it so hard for us to loose the weight. Their are lots of web sites that will give you info. and do a search under this board for other info.

plm -if you need any other advice

tazink · 07-12-2003, 07:18 PM

I am living proof that a change in diet will help control pcos...I am 5 wks pg after going on a diabetic diet given to me by my doc for the pcos.

Taz

Vino · 07-12-2003, 08:56 PM

It's absolutely true about the diet and exercise. With PCOS, obesity or overweightness will aggravate the situation. It will enhance the estrogen and androgen production in this disorder, which only magnifies the problems of irregular bleeding and excessive hair growth. Some women after losing weight will no longer show signs of PCOS. (These women usually have had no signs of PCOS until after they started to gain weight) That isn't to say that being overweight causes PCOS. I was diagnosed with PCOS at 15 when I was at my slimmest and trimmest.

Hope that helps!!

Rose