{"id":31985,"date":"2017-09-07T11:25:40","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T18:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/uncategorized\/poly-cystic-ovarian-syndrome\/"},"modified":"2022-12-08T01:01:33","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T08:01:33","slug":"6-natural-remedies-for-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/wellness-prevention\/6-natural-remedies-for-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Natural Remedies For Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, so we wanted to give you some information about women&#8217;s health and&nbsp;helpful tips to help women reach optimum health. While this article is not about ovarian cancer, we feel that it is imperative to inform women about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-pcos\">What Is PCOS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that involves <strong>imbalanced estrogen and progesterone levels in women<\/strong>. &nbsp;This imbalance can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/health-beauty\/uterine-ovarian-cervical-tumors-and-cysts\/\">ovarian cysts<\/a>, which are benign masses on the ovaries. &nbsp;The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that about 1 in 20 women of childbearing age has PCOS, and that the condition affects roughly five million women in America. &nbsp;PCOS can also affect a woman&#8217;s menstrual cycle, cardiovascular health, and fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"symptoms\">Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Women with PCOS will typically experience mild symptoms at first. &nbsp;Some of the common adverse side effects of PCOS&nbsp;include, but are not limited to,&nbsp;amennorhea (no menstrual period), dysmenorrheal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/mens-health\/impotence-infertility-and-sterility\/\">infertility<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/acne\/\">acne<\/a>, pelvic pain, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/high-blood-pressure-hypertension\/\">high blood pressure<\/a>. &nbsp;The symptoms may vary from person to person, but common symptoms may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Deeper voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irregular periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hair loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More hair growth on face, chest, stomach, or toes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decrease in breast size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight gain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pelvic pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infertility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-pcos\">What Causes PCOS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical professionals are still unsure of the exact cause of PCOS, but it is thought that <strong>genetics <\/strong>may play a large role in the development of the condition. &nbsp;It is a common belief that <strong>hormonal imbalances<\/strong> also play a large role as well. &nbsp;The overproduction of <strong>androgen<\/strong>, which is a male sex hormone that women&#8217;s bodies also produce, is thought to be another contributing factor. &nbsp;PCOS patients often have excess levels of androgen. &nbsp;Some possible causes are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imbalanced hormones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excess insulin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low-grade inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excess androgen production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"natural-remedies-for-pcos\">Natural Remedies For PCOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&nbsp;is important to note that it takes about 6-12 months of lifestyle and diet changes, in addition to the natural remedies listed below, to see positive change when living with PCOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The body thrives on foods that are nutritionally dense, so it makes sense to eat foods that will nourish your body, especially&nbsp;when you have a condition like PCOS. &nbsp;It is best to consume <strong>plant-based foods<\/strong> like fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains. &nbsp;Try to avoid eating processed foods like white flour, high fructose corn syrup, meat, pasta, added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and canola oil. &nbsp;You should notice a change in how your body feels when consume a plant-based diet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irregular menstrual cycles are common in women with PCOS. &nbsp;It is beneficial to eat foods that have iron and magnesium because they help to build healthy blood, which is necessary for regular menstruation. &nbsp;<strong>Raw cacao<\/strong> is a great source of both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/load-up-on-these-great-vegetarian-sources-of-iron\/\">iron<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/3-magnesium-rich-smoothies-for-a-healthier-stress-free-body\/\">magnesium<\/a>. &nbsp;You can also eat foods like avocados, bananas, hibiscus tea, apple cider vinegar, leafy greens, beans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and broccoli, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/licorice-root\/\">Licorice root<\/a><\/strong> helps the body to maintain balanced hormone levels because it promotes healthy production and release. &nbsp;Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Licorice+Root&amp;id=59#containing\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Products containing Licorice Root\">licorice root<\/a> can also help to support a healthy liver and healthy insulin levels, which is an integral part of naturally remedying PCOS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat <strong>foods that are low on the glycemic index and glycemic load list<\/strong>. &nbsp;Low glycemic index foods are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/simple-carbohydrates-vs-complex-carbohydrates\/\">carbohydrates that slowly break down in the body<\/a>, meaning that you don&#8217;t have a spike or drop in your insulin levels. &nbsp;If you have insulin resistant PCOS and are overweight, try not to eat more than a half-cup of low glycemic carbs a day. &nbsp;Great examples of these low glycemic foods include kale, grapefruit, walnuts, almonds, apples, beans, lentils, and asparagus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stop drinking coffee<\/strong> because caffeine increases estrogen levels. &nbsp;A recent study found that eating two cups of coffee a day boosts estradiol (a natural estrogen) levels. &nbsp;If you drink 4-5 cups a day, you produce&nbsp;70% more estrogen during the follicular phase of menstruation. &nbsp;Since women with PCOS can have difficulty producing a viable follicle for ovulation, try to avoid coffee and caffeine in general.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try <strong>drinking an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/6-reasons-why-you-need-apple-cider-vinegar-in-your-life\/\">apple cider vinegar<\/a> tonic<\/strong> because apple cider vinegar helps to maintain balanced pH levels in the body, while helping to inhibit bacteria, candida, or yeast build-up. &nbsp;You can make a tonic that consists of 1-2 tablespoons of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar in 8 ounces of filtered water. &nbsp;Drink this first thing in the morning before consuming food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A lot of people enjoy doing high-intensity exercise routines. &nbsp;Rather than doing that, it may be beneficial to <strong>try stress-reducing exercises<\/strong> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/7-science-baked-health-benefits-of-pilates\/\">Pilates<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/yoga\/\">yoga<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/tai-chi\/\">Tai Chi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/biking\/\">biking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/general-topics\/walking-30-minutes-a-day-the-benefits-are-amazing\/\">walking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/6-health-benefits-of-swimming\/\">swimming<\/a>, or barre class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects roughly 1 in 20 women in the United States. 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