Question 1

is gym good for patients under pcos?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Exercise is very much encouraged since it helps control metabolism, contribute weight loss , mental well being etc. Combine with low carb diet may help to prevent diabetes and further complication if pcos! choose exercise which fits to your training level! may be good to ask trainer to get started safely!

Question 2

what is the right diet for a pcos patient ?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic: Pcos is actually pre diabetes. So, get good nutritional counseling for a diabetic diet and you will be moving in a good direction.

Question 3

i am a patient of pcos..what i need to do regularly?

Accepted Answer

Diet and exercise: Regular aerobic exercise and a low carb or diabetic diet are the most important things you can do for PCOS. Your doctor will advise you about medications to help but weight loss can reverse PCOS even without medicine for some women. Hope this helps.

Question 4

would bariatic surgery be recommended for pcos patients?

Accepted Answer

Not per se: Hi. Bariatric surgery may be recommended for severe obesity especially if accompanied by comorbid conditions. PCOS patients may be obese, in which case bariatric surgery may be considered, but it's for the obesity, not the PCOS per se. See the distinction? Good luck!

Question 5

hi i m pcos patient how i can reduce my weight?

Accepted Answer

Combo: of diet, exercise, sleep and water intake.  Balance all these well and you will see results.   The underlying medical issues should not greatly interfere with the results.    Good luck

Question 6

if a pcos patient has higher level of  shbg then is that a good sign? & what does it indicate?

Accepted Answer

Less free estrogen: If the shbg is high, then the amount of "free" or "active circulating estrogen or testosterone is low.

Question 7

does high quantity of eggs retrieved in a pcos patient affect the quality of eggs ? does pcos patients produce more eggs than a normal female ?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Most ivf programs see a trend. Women with pcos who undergo stimulation typically have vigorous responses with very high Estradiol levels, along with a higher-than-average risk for hyperstimulation syndrome. Large number of eggs may be retrieved but usually of lesser quality. Anecdotally, most have seen large follicle numbers but with low egg yield.

Question 8

i'm a pcos patient , 18 y/o...should i take metformin?

Accepted Answer

Probably: I typically prescribe metformin to my PCOS patients because it decreases the androgens in your system (male hormone that can cause male pattern hair growth amongst other issues) and also reduces the risk of insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes).  It reduces blood sugar but should not ever cause an excessive drop.

Question 9

does patient have pcos have possibility to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes : PCOS may need treatment in order to get pregnant . Some can't despite treatment . Each case is different and requires evaluation

Question 10

how much honey and banana can a pcos patient  can eat daily?

Accepted Answer

Common sense: Just use common sense, there are no 'honey and banana' guidelines for pcos.

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