Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women by Implementing a Healthy Lifestyle and Effective Diet: A Review
December 2020
TLDR Eating healthy, exercising, and certain nutrients like myoinositol and omega-3s can help manage PCOS symptoms.
The review from December 31, 2020, discussed Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder that affects women and is characterized by symptoms such as anovulation, androgen excess, infertility, insulin resistance, depression, and amenorrhea. It highlighted that both genetic predisposition and environmental factors like a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and obesity can trigger PCOS, which is increasingly diagnosed each year. The review emphasized that while there is no cure for PCOS, early diagnosis and management through pharmacotherapy, a healthy lifestyle, and a proper diet can effectively manage or prevent associated reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular abnormalities. It specifically pointed out the positive effects of myoinositol, a low glycemic index diet, and omega-3 fatty acids on PCOS symptoms. The review also noted the psychological impact of PCOS, including anxiety and depression, which can be exacerbated by related conditions such as excess facial hair growth, overweight, and infertility, thereby affecting the quality of life if not addressed promptly.
