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A: Painful periods are not a common symptom of PCOS. However, PCOS may cause a reduction in menstrual flow and frequency.
A: Yes, women with PCOS often find it hard to lose weight because of factors such as:
Frequent hunger and cravings due to insulin resistance
High insulin levels that promotes fat storage and weight gain
Lack of appetite-regulating hormones such as ghrelin, cholecystokinin and leptin.
A: It can be difficult to detect pregnancy with PCOS, as it causes irregular periods and abnormal hormone levels. If you are taking a home-based pregnancy test, use it 2 – 3 weeks after sexual intercourse to see if you are pregnant.
You can also look out for the usual signs of pregnancy including:
Bloating
Backache
Breast tenderness
Frequent urination
Fatigue and tiredness
Higher basal temperature
Nausea or food aversion
To confirm your pregnancy, visit your gynaecologist for a blood test.
A: As gluten causes inflammation, it can worsen inflammatory PCOS.
Avoid consuming gluten if you have inflammatory PCOS. Instead, try to consume the DASH diet or Mediterranean diet.
A: There is no clear hereditary link in PCOS, so it is hard to say whether PCOS is genetic or not.
Experts believe that PCOS is caused by a combination of factors, including genes and environmental factors such as stress and diet.
A: There is no conclusive medical evidence that PCOS causes UTIs.
A: Yes, some research has shown that PCOS is associated with stillbirth and should be considered as a possible risk factor.
In general, women with PCOS are at a higher risk for pregnancy and delivery complications.
A: If you have PCOS, you should try the DASH diet or Mediterranean diet. In general, these diets have more whole grains, fresh produce and plant-based proteins. They also tend to exclude sugar, processed food and trans fat.
A: Yes, you can have regular periods with PCOS. This is because mild PCOS does not affect your menstruation and fertility. However, severe PCOS can have a negative impact on your fertility and health.
A: If you are concerned about irregular or missing periods due to PCOS, you may be able to regulate your period by:
Avoiding tobacco smoke and alcohol
Making dietary changes and consuming supplements
Increasing your physical activity if you are overweight
Decreasing your physical activity if you are an athlete
Reducing stress factors while allocating more time for relaxation
A:PCOS usually becomes obvious when a girl starts her menstruation. In some women, PCOS becomes obvious when there is difficulty getting pregnant or if there is severe weight gain.
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