What is the connection between PCOS and your Physical Health?
- Women with PCOS often have many symptoms that may lead to a change in their physical activity due to hormone imbalance and other factors
- Some noticeable symptoms include hair loss(pattern baldness) due to imbalance hormones, headaches, pelvic pain, irregular periods and acne
- Some other symptoms that may affect your physical activity include loss of sleep and anxiety. Other than that, weight gain is another important factor. There are resources below that emphasize on healthy living tips for women with PCOS.
- Other than that, things to look out for include cardiovascular issues, excess insulin produced, ovarian cysts and excess male hormones.
Life style and home remedies to help with PCOS
- Avoid gaining weight
- Exercise regularly
- Limit carbohydrate intake
- Get periodic checkups for glucose, blood pressure, sleep apnea, depression and anxiety
Sources showing the connection between Physical Health and PCOS
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If you are interested in learning about a literature review concerning the mental healthy and physical health in women with PCOS
NIH Research based on narrative review of PCOS
Learn about the Healthy Living Approach of managing PCOS
Healthy Living Approach