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If you know someone who’s been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you know it can be devastating. While we don’t know what causes the condition, we do know how it presents itself: it’s typically characterized by elevated androgen levels such as testosterone.

That has a direct effect on egg production, because it causes the eggs to become cysts, building up in the ovary (hence the name “polycystic”) and potentially causing infertility.

It’s difficult to determine the prevalence of the syndrome due to the lack of consensus among medical professionals about the diagnostic criteria. However, recent research suggests the condition afflicts anywhere from six to 10 per cent of women of reproductive age.

This article reviews PCOS with respect to its health effects and since it is a metabolic problem, proper nutrition and activity are discussed as being essential in controlling the condition.

Here are some starting points. 

1.  Eat quality carbohydrates. 
2.  Eat smaller meals and add healthy snacks. 
3.  Partner with protein. 
4.  Focus on fibre. 
5.  Include flax oil, fish, green leafy vegetables and walnuts more often.
6.  Lastly, allow time for daily activity that you enjoy and can fit into your routine.

It is interesting to note a common theme when It comes to nutrition, fertility and our overall health. Moving away from the typical Western diet and learning to get back to nutritional basics is good for almost whatever ails us. It is all part and parcel of a great self-care program that will serve us well for many years.

November 19th, 2008 | Tags: Fertility, fertility support, health & wellness, Infertility, infertility support, life coach, Nutrition, PCOS | Category: Fertility, Health & Wellness, Infertility, Life Coaching, Nutrition | Subscribe to comments | Leave a comment | Trackback URL