A high number of women discover they have PCOD when
they have issues conceiving. It is usually detected while undergoing ultrasound
or blood tests.
This condition has to be managed through medications
and lifestyle changes. If you or your loved ones suffer from PCOD, this article
will surely help. Here, I am going to discuss about the dietary tips helpful in
managing PCOD.
But
first, let’s understand what PCOD is?
PCOD is a medical condition where the ovaries
produce immature eggs, which turn into small cysts over time. Due to this,
there is hormonal imbalance leading to diabetes, acne, excessive hair growth,
and infertility.
There is no cure for PCOD, but with medications,
alternative therapies, and lifestyle changes, doctors can control PCOD. Apart
from this, women having PCOD who are typically overweight are advised to
exercise regularly to keep their weight in check.
What are the causes and symptoms of PCOD?
Basically, there is no exact cause for PCOD. Medical
experts are of the opinion that it may run in the family and some women are
more prone to get it.
Generally, many cases of PCOD go undetected due to a
lack of symptoms. Erratic menses is the most common symptom of PCOD. Others
include infertility, oily skin, acne, migraine, weight gain, excessive hair
growth, mood swings, and depression.
If you have any of the above symptoms or face
difficulty getting pregnant, you should consult a PCOD specialist, best infertility expert like Dr. Shobha Gupta.
There is no permanent cure for PCOD. However, with
proper diet and exercise, it can be controlled. This can be vouched by women
who have experienced remarkable improvements.
Given
below are some helpful dietary tips for women suffering from PCOD:
Women having PCOD must increase the intake of
antibiotics, complex carbohydrates, prebiotics, probiotics, and
low-glycemic-index food. Further, they should stay away from simple
carbohydrates, honey, sugar, jaggery, and deep-fried foods as women suffering
from PCOD are insulin resistant.
Also, as PCOD makes one susceptible to water
retention and constipation, you need to be careful with your water intake.
No doubt, managing PCOD is difficult. But following
your doctor’s advice, regular workouts, and eating healthy is the perfect
mantra for controlling PCOD.
Check
out the dietary tips below:
·
Refrain
from having red meat
Stay away
from red meat such as pork, steak, hamburgers, and processed meat, including
sausages, hot dogs, etc. as it can increase the chances of infertility. You can
have lean meat like fish or chicken in its place.
·
Avoid
eating saturated and hydrogenated fats
Many foods include saturated fats, but it is found
in high levels in dairy and animal products and baked foods. So, try avoiding
them. It elevates cholesterol levels and increases calorie consumption.
·
Stay
away from refined cereals and sugar
Before buying any grocery product, please check the
labels. Refined cereals such as sooji, maida, white rice, and mass-produced
pastries are not beneficial and healthy for PCOD patients. It’s better to stay
away from them. Further, refrain from having sodas, energy drinks, honey,
jaggery, and sugar.
·
Choose
to have a diabetic diet
A high percentage of women with PCOD are insulin
resistant. As an Infertility expert I highly recommend a diabetic diet that is
low in carbohydrates and processed food and high in fibre to them. Also, having food with a low glycemic index,
such as whole grains, whole wheat, brown rice, etc., is beneficial.
·
Have
seeds
Incorporating seeds in your diet can do wonders to
your health. They keep your hormones in check. So, make it a point to include
sesame seeds and flaxseeds in your diet, but not more than 20 grams per day.
·
Eat
frequent small meals
As PCOD patients are prone to weight gain and water
retention, Dr. Shobha Gupta an internationally acclaimed IVF specialist inIndia, advises them to have small meals at short intervals and not overload
themselves with water.
PCOD patients should have fresh fruits or multigrain
bread sandwiches with tomatoes and cucumbers for breakfast. While for lunch,
they should have bran roti in place of regular roti.
It is very confusing to understand what to eat and
what to avoid. To simplify things, incorporate the below-given food into your
diet.
·
Dairy products: Have toned or skimmed
milk. You can also have paneer, tofu, soy milk, and yogurt
·
Pulses: Whole pulses, yellow and green
moong, beans, and chana dal
·
Cereals: Oats, barley, whole wheat,
oatmeal, muesli, bran flakes, quinoa, multigrain bread, and whole wheat
porridge
·
Fruits: Apples, oranges, berries,
watermelons, papaya, peaches, plums, and pears
·
Vegetables: Spinach, lettuce, carrots,
mushroom, onions, tomatoes, celery, cauliflower, peas, peppers, and cucumbers
·
Seeds: Almonds, flaxseeds, walnuts, and
sesame seeds.
Dealing with PCOD may be frustrating at times.
However, having a PCOD-friendly diet helps reduce the symptoms and alleviate
the mood.
If it does not help and the symptoms persist, you
should visit a doctor. In case you are having issues conceiving due to PCOD,
you can consult Dr. Shobha Gupta, one of the best IVF doctor in New Delhi and
now in Vrindavan too. Mother’s Lap IVF the best infertility treatment centreand gynae care centre in New Delhi and Vrindavan is the one stop solution forall your infertility and women related issues. For more information or to book
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