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Can pcos cause rapid weight gain?
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Yes: But other metabolic problems must be ruled out; hypothyroidism and diabetes are among the many possibilities.
Answered 8/12/2013
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PCOS: Losing weight not only can help you look better -- it can also make you feel better. When you have pcos, shedding just 10% of your body weight can bring your periods back to normal. It can also help relieve some of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. Weight loss can improve Insulin sensitivity. That will reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other pcos complications.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Yes: It is good to work hard on losing weight to help improve your symptoms . You m.D may consider using glucophage (metformin) which will also help in reducing Insulin resistance. Good luck.
Answered 6/25/2014
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I am 22 years old and I am having pcos from many years and becoz of pcos m gaining weight and having diabeties olso becaause of pcos what shud i do?
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Had an eating disorder dropped to 100lbs and 5'3 at 15 and lasted a few years. Now 25 normal weight, pcos have low estro. Was eat disorder the cause?
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Im on a diet and tryin to lose weight-pcos. Gave myself a break this weekend &gained 6 pounds in 2 days. Is this even possible or water? Discouraged..
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How can i beat weight that is related to PCOS? I have been following a 5 day meal diet, i drink 1.5l waters a day. i exercise when i can but still i am only gaining.
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