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Things You Must Know About Irregular Periods and Weight Gain Due to PCOS
by Preeti Jain womens health and wellnessAll women in their life time, at least once face the problem of irregular periods. Although, most of the time irregular periods are viewed as common woman’s health issue and ignored by women. However, at a times persistent irregular periods can be an indication to some of the women’s health related issues that affect their health in a long run if ignored.
Irregular periods can be a delayed period, early period or at a times it may be the heavy flow or lesser bleeding. In terms of menstrual cycle length, woman’s periods are considered to be irregular if bleeding starts in less than 21 days from her previous cycle, which is considered as a short cycle or in case of delayed menstrual cycle the bleeding prolonged to 35 days from previous periods.
Causes of irregular periods
There can be many reasons for irregular periods but most common are stress, improper diet, birth control pills, Poly Cyst Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Menopause, Life style habits, Thyroid disorder and anaemia. However , most of the women find it difficult to deal with irregular periods related disorders like Poly Cyst Ovary Syndrome –PCOS, Thyroid disorder and Anaemia as symptoms and consequences of these three are not easy to tackle without seeking doctor’s help. Further, PCOS, Thyroid disorder and anaemia affect women’s physical health and at a times emotional health too.
Cases of Poly Cyst Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Poly Cyst Ovary Disorder (PCOD) are increasing day by day. Irregular periods is one of the symptoms of Poly Cyst Ovary Syndrome. PCOS is a combined metabolic and hormonal disorder seen in as many as 25 to 30% of young women. Symptoms of PCOS are irregular periods, abnormal weight gain, Excessive facial or body hair and acne. If not taken proper care then in a longer run PCOS may lead to infertility.
Weight Gain Due to PCOS
Most of the women who have PCOS, face the problem of weight gain. As per one research Weight gain due to PCOS is observed in around 35-65% women. When we talk about weight gain due to PCOS it is mostly seen as fat disposition around abdominal area. If the fat accumulation around abdominal area and Weight gain due to PCOS is not controlled then in worst case scenario it may hamper pancreas functioning and cause insulin insensitivity in body. This may further lead to diabetes in women with PCOS
How to deal with Weight Gain due to PCOS
It is difficult to lose the weight gained due to PCOS but not impossible. To manage this situation women should focus on managing the central obesity, the fat accumulation around abdomen. Though Ideal BMI is 18-25, but with PCOS one should try to keep BMI close to 25.
To lose the weight gained due to PCOS, women should have balanced diet and they should avoid consuming empty calories. The “Crash Diet” is big “No” for women with PCOS. Apart from diet woman should try to maintain healthy life style and follow proper work out regime. Not only for women with PCOS but for most of us, it is difficult to stick to our work out plan, however the best option is one can start with daily walk of few minutes in beginning and later on increase the intensity of exercise. Many believe that weight gain due to PCOS is one of the reason which make it difficult for women to conceive. However there are many women out there who took weight gain due to PCOS as a challenge and they not only manage to lose weight in a healthy way but also conceive naturally.
OoWomaniya is a largest online platform for women to ask about their intimate and emotional health issues. Woman can ask about their irregular periods, causes of irregular period and also know how to deal with Weight Gain due to PCOS and share some other health concerns & doubts with experts.
Irregular periods can be a delayed period, early period or at a times it may be the heavy flow or lesser bleeding. In terms of menstrual cycle length, woman’s periods are considered to be irregular if bleeding starts in less than 21 days from her previous cycle, which is considered as a short cycle or in case of delayed menstrual cycle the bleeding prolonged to 35 days from previous periods.
Causes of irregular periods
There can be many reasons for irregular periods but most common are stress, improper diet, birth control pills, Poly Cyst Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Menopause, Life style habits, Thyroid disorder and anaemia. However , most of the women find it difficult to deal with irregular periods related disorders like Poly Cyst Ovary Syndrome –PCOS, Thyroid disorder and Anaemia as symptoms and consequences of these three are not easy to tackle without seeking doctor’s help. Further, PCOS, Thyroid disorder and anaemia affect women’s physical health and at a times emotional health too.
Cases of Poly Cyst Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Poly Cyst Ovary Disorder (PCOD) are increasing day by day. Irregular periods is one of the symptoms of Poly Cyst Ovary Syndrome. PCOS is a combined metabolic and hormonal disorder seen in as many as 25 to 30% of young women. Symptoms of PCOS are irregular periods, abnormal weight gain, Excessive facial or body hair and acne. If not taken proper care then in a longer run PCOS may lead to infertility.
Weight Gain Due to PCOS
Most of the women who have PCOS, face the problem of weight gain. As per one research Weight gain due to PCOS is observed in around 35-65% women. When we talk about weight gain due to PCOS it is mostly seen as fat disposition around abdominal area. If the fat accumulation around abdominal area and Weight gain due to PCOS is not controlled then in worst case scenario it may hamper pancreas functioning and cause insulin insensitivity in body. This may further lead to diabetes in women with PCOS
How to deal with Weight Gain due to PCOS
It is difficult to lose the weight gained due to PCOS but not impossible. To manage this situation women should focus on managing the central obesity, the fat accumulation around abdomen. Though Ideal BMI is 18-25, but with PCOS one should try to keep BMI close to 25.
To lose the weight gained due to PCOS, women should have balanced diet and they should avoid consuming empty calories. The “Crash Diet” is big “No” for women with PCOS. Apart from diet woman should try to maintain healthy life style and follow proper work out regime. Not only for women with PCOS but for most of us, it is difficult to stick to our work out plan, however the best option is one can start with daily walk of few minutes in beginning and later on increase the intensity of exercise. Many believe that weight gain due to PCOS is one of the reason which make it difficult for women to conceive. However there are many women out there who took weight gain due to PCOS as a challenge and they not only manage to lose weight in a healthy way but also conceive naturally.
OoWomaniya is a largest online platform for women to ask about their intimate and emotional health issues. Woman can ask about their irregular periods, causes of irregular period and also know how to deal with Weight Gain due to PCOS and share some other health concerns & doubts with experts.
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