It is advisable to take each symptom, one at a time, and deal with it. If you are unsure where to start PCOS symptoms improvement, here are nine incredible ways to manage PCOS daily. Once you can make all these changes to your routine, it will help you manage this disease in the best way possible.
1. Hirsutism
If you have PCOS, you very well know how hard it is to deal with unwanted hair growth. Especially on your chin, back & lower abdomen, etc. People talk about waxing, laser, tweezers, or shaving as solutions.
The laser is expensive but, in fact, a permanent solution. Tweezers are the easiest of the other methods, but you’d have to use them at least every other day. But it’s just hardly a matter of two-three minutes. So adding this one to your daily routine can help.
Also, the hair on the back and lower abdomen are for waxing on the days you choose to wear a dress that reveals those parts.
2. Dandruff and hair fall
Another symptom you have to deal with if you have PCOS is dandruff and male pattern baldness from hair fall. One of the oldest remedies back home for dandruff was coconut oil which has helped some women.
Mixing coconut oil with a bit of lime juice prevents hair fall. For example, applying warm coconut oil mixed with a tablespoon of lime juice on my scalp, massage for 10 minutes, and leave for an hour before washing off and shampoo. Do this twice a week, and it helps to keep dandruff under control.
3. Acne
Acne breakouts can make you feel back in your teen years. The scars are so bad that you will need to use a concealer, and it sometimes gets challenging to get rid of acne. But there are several helpful ways to reduce it.
Notice the triggers! Dairy, chocolates, cakes, cheese, etc. These are some foods that can trigger acne. Quitting dairy for a while, reducing consumption of chocolates, cakes, and cheese can bring breakouts under control. Substitute almond milk for dairy.
Try this, and you shall notice one or two given any point of time, but the breakouts will not be as bad a before.
4. Belly fat
It is usually the mid-section that alarms you when you have PCOS. We have found two ways to manage this. Well, there is no easy way to go around this.
The first thing suggested is exercise, exercise, and exercise. But don’t do exercise targeting only abs; instead, do a whole body workout.
It’s not that you’d see a change in a day or two, but yes, there will be a difference in a few weeks.
The second is to feel good the way you look. You are beautiful the way you are. Neither PCOS nor your weight gain defines who you are. Love yourself the way you look. After all, PCOS is an endocrine disorder. Educate your loved ones about the situation. Sure they’d love you for the beautiful person you are.
The third trick is to wear comfortable clothing. Who said you’d look gorgeous only in skin-tight clothes? You look beautiful when you feel comfortable in your choice of clothes. If skin-tight makes you conscious, choose a different style. Finally, being in a strong relationship means loving each other unconditionally. Then, of course, you can put in a little effort to work out, take good care of your body and fight PCOS.
5. Insulin resistance
Infertility workup in some women shows a very high fasting insulin level. Taking Metformin Extended-Release 1500 mg every night with dinner may help, but, of course, consult your doctor before starting any medication.
However, Initially, it can mess up with your menstrual cycle, but gradually there will be a change.
6. Diet
Due to insulin resistance, a low glycemic, high fiber, high protein diet is best for PCOS. The effectiveness of a protein diet is recommended and learned from the extensive research on this condition. Try following a specific diet and see the results for yourself.
7. Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12 etc.
Most PCOS patients are found to have a vitamin D3 deficiency. Fifteen minutes of sunlight daily should help to resolve it. It is also known that Metformin use results in a Vitamin B12 deficiency. Most of the nutrients that we ingest go unabsorbed due to insulin resistance. Check with your doctor if your blood work lacks any of the required vitamins or minerals.
8. Depression
All these symptoms take a toll on our emotional well-being. Depression and low-self esteem are widespread. If you have to deal with PCOS-related infertility, you have a lot on your plate than you can handle. So find a coping mechanism to help you through this tough time. Find a support system. Be it your husband or your mom or your dad or your siblings or your best friend. Have someone so that you have a shoulder to cry. There are days you feel like doing nothing but crying! It’s a lot to process. And the whole grief cycle keeps recurring every month!
Disclaimer: This is neither a medical professional nor a nutritionist’s advice. The above content is for general informational purposes only and should not substitute for a medical opinion. Please consult your doctor for any symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
