What foods should be eaten with polycystic ovary syndrome?

Written by Zhang Xiu Rong
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 05, 2024
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The characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome include amenorrhea, obesity, infertility, acne, hirsutism, and hormone level tests generally indicate high testosterone, high luteinizing hormone, and low estrogen levels. Therefore, dietary intake should avoid large portions of meat, high-fat, and high-calorie foods. It is beneficial to consume more vegetables and fruits, and foods that are high in estrogen levels, such as beans and soy products, especially soy milk made from black soybeans. Besides pharmacological treatments, it is crucial for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome to regulate their daily routines and diet. If a patient is significantly overweight, it is essential to lose weight through exercise.

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What should be noted about polycystic ovary syndrome?

First, patients with polycystic ovary syndrome should control their diet and exercise appropriately to reduce or control weight and decrease waist circumference. Second, develop good eating habits, maintain nutritional balance, and pay attention to the control of calories and fat. Obese individuals should moderate their diet, eat less greasy and rich foods, and avoid overeating. Consume more vegetables, fruits, and high-quality proteins. Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Third, women who are losing weight should not blindly use weight loss medications and avoid excessive dieting and rapid weight loss over a short period. Fourth, exercise regularly, such as walking, jogging, playing ball sports, swimming, martial arts, the Five Animal Frolics, and various forms of dance. However, avoid intense exercise and pay attention to balancing work and rest. Fifth, maintain emotional stability and a positive mindset. Avoid rage, depression, excessive tension, and long-term anxiety. Sixth, obese women with menstrual irregularities should note: significantly prolonged menstrual cycles, or having a period every few months or not at all, and the development of acne on the face should seek medical advice early. Seventh, reduce stress and maintain a good psychological state. Establish confidence in treatment and be patient with therapy. Young female patients who are untreated have a high probability of developing Type 2 diabetes in middle and old age and can become infertile. Therefore, once this disease appears, behavioral, dietary, and exercise therapies should be combined with medical treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor. Eighth, doctors, family members, and spouses should actively encourage and support the patient to lose weight, offering emotional understanding and help.

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How to lose weight with polycystic ovary syndrome?

The characteristics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) include amenorrhea, obesity, infertility, acne, and hirsutism. Most patients with PCOS are overweight, and such individuals definitely need to have their blood drawn again at the hospital to check their blood sugar levels and insulin for abnormalities. If the blood sugar is also high and there is positive insulin resistance, medication must be used to adjust the blood sugar levels. With normal blood sugar, weight loss can also proceed. Moreover, obesity being a characteristic of the disease itself, it generally can be managed through eating less and exercising more. One should avoid eating large amounts of meat, foods high in fat and calories, and instead consume more vegetables and fruits, as well as beans and soy products, particularly black soybeans used to make soy milk. It is essential to perform one hour of aerobic exercise every night before sleep, and one should definitely avoid staying up late. With these endocrine adjustments, normal body weight can be restored.

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How is polycystic ovary syndrome treated?

Polycystic ovary syndrome is mainly treated symptomatically, including lifestyle modifications, medication, and surgical treatment. Medication involves regulating menstrual cycles, reducing blood androgen levels, improving insulin resistance, and inducing ovulation; the main surgical treatment currently used is laparoscopic ovarian drilling.

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How long does it take to cure polycystic ovary syndrome?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), like hypertension and diabetes, is a chronic disease that can be managed but not cured. The clinical manifestations of PCOS are diverse and vary from person to person. Some people have mild symptoms, such as slightly irregular menstruation without complete anovulation, which still allows for the possibility of natural conception. Additionally, if an individual pays close attention to adjusting their lifestyle and maintains a lean physique, the long-term health impact can be relatively minor. This situation cannot be described as self-healing or cured, but the impact of the disease is indeed not significant. Although PCOS cannot currently be completely cured, timely diagnosis and treatment of symptoms, along with consistent long-term management, can still make pregnancy and childbirth possible.

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Can polycystic ovary syndrome recur?

Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome can manage symptoms effectively if diagnosed early, treated promptly, and receive active treatment for complications. However, if patients neglect daily care afterward, the disease is very likely to recur. Therefore, patients need to continue good nursing care after treatment to reduce the chance of recurrence. Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome need to pay attention to lifestyle adjustments: maintain a suitable living environment, change bad habits, and avoid staying up late; especially during long-term treatment, it is important to rest adequately, maintain physical strength, eat a nutritious diet, dress appropriately for weather changes, and avoid infections from bacteria and viruses. Diet should involve long-term restriction of calorie intake, choosing low-sugar, high-fiber options. A light diet rich in high-quality protein should be emphasized. Patients should quit smoking and drinking, and avoid high-sugar, high-fat, and spicy foods. The most important aspect is weight control. Patients should engage in aerobic exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, or swimming at least 5 days per week, each session lasting at least 30 minutes. Lastly, it is crucial to stabilize emotions, manage oneself, maintain an optimistic outlook, and avoid extreme anger, depression, excessive tension, and long-term anxiety.