Health and fitness tips to manage PCOS
Health and fitness tips to manage
Dear Donovan,I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and it has been an issue, especially with my weight and fertility. I would like some health and fitness ideas to help me manage my life and my condition, especially for the weight around my midsection and arms. I barely exercise — I work at a call centre and have no option for exercise apart from the 30-minute walk I do every morning to get a taxi.
PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects roughly one in 10 women of childbearing age. Women with PCOS have an imbalance in their reproductive hormones, as well as metabolic problems which may affect their general appearance, in addition to their health. Women with PCOS have higher levels of male hormones (androgens) which creates problem in the ovaries.
The ovaries are responsible for the making and releasing of eggs each month. For women with PCOS the eggs might not be developed properly, or they may not be released as a part of the menstrual cycle. This can result in sacs or follicles each containing an immature egg. Usually the eggs are never mature enough to set off ovulation. Hence a woman with PCOS usually shows three main defining features — there are cysts in the ovaries, a high level of male hormones, and irregular or no monthly periods. The high level of male hormones disrupt the menstrual cycle so women with PCOS get fewer periods and are less likely to get pregnant. In addition, PCOS can also cause hair growth on the face and body. PCOS has also been associated with long-term medical problems such as diabetes and hypertension.
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