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A: Painful periods are not a common symptom of PCOS. However, PCOS may cause a reduction in menstrual flow and frequency.
A: Yes, women with PCOS often find it hard to lose weight because of factors such as:
A: It can be difficult to detect pregnancy with PCOS, as it causes irregular periods and abnormal hormone levels. If you are taking a home-based pregnancy test, use it 2 – 3 weeks after sexual intercourse to see if you are pregnant.
You can also look out for the usual signs of pregnancy including:
To confirm your pregnancy, visit your gynaecologist for a blood test.
A: As gluten causes inflammation, it can worsen inflammatory PCOS.
Avoid consuming gluten if you have inflammatory PCOS. Instead, try to consume the DASH diet or Mediterranean diet.
A: There is no clear hereditary link in PCOS, so it is hard to say whether PCOS is genetic or not.
Experts believe that PCOS is caused by a combination of factors, including genes and environmental factors such as stress and diet.
A: Yes, some research has shown that PCOS is associated with stillbirth and should be considered as a possible risk factor.
In general, women with PCOS are at a higher risk for pregnancy and delivery complications.
A: If you have PCOS, you should try the DASH diet or Mediterranean diet. In general, these diets have more whole grains, fresh produce and plant-based proteins. They also tend to exclude sugar, processed food and trans fat.
A: Yes, you can have regular periods with PCOS. This is because mild PCOS does not affect your menstruation and fertility. However, severe PCOS can have a negative impact on your fertility and health.
A: If you are concerned about irregular or missing periods due to PCOS, you may be able to regulate your period by:
Speak to your doctor to understand how you can regulate your period better.
A: Though it may be more difficult to get pregnant if you have PCOS and irregular periods, you can increase your likelihood by:
Do consult your gynaecologist for further advice.
A: No, there is currently no cure for PCOS.
However, you can manage your PCOS through lifestyle and dietary changes, medication and therapy.
A: If you have PCOS during pregnancy, you should take the following precautions to avoid complications:
Do consult your gynaecologist for further advice.
A: PCOS usually becomes obvious when a girl starts her menstruation. In some women, PCOS becomes obvious when there is difficulty getting pregnant or if there is severe weight gain.
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