JAKARTA - Polycytic Ovariant Syndrome or PCOS is a hormonal disorder experienced by women of fertile age. A person suffering from PCOS will experience various symptoms, such as irregular menstrual cycles, stubborn acne, to difficulty having offspring.
The exact cause of the PCOS is not yet known, but the lifestyle is considered to have a major effect in managing and reducing the risk. Here are some ways that can be done to manage PCOS symptoms.
1. Implement a healthy diet
Quoted from the Mayo Clinic, on Friday, June 20, 2025, insulin resistance is one of the factors often associated with PCOS. This condition is triggered by a high diet of processed sugar and carbohydrates.
When insulin levels increase, the body stimulates excessive androgen production and worsens PCOS symptoms such as acne, irregular menstruation. To manage it, it is important to adopt a healthy diet, such as consuming complex carbohdratics that help control insulin and support hormonal balance.
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2. Regular exercise
Regular exercise is also very effective for managing PCOS symptoms. This is because physical activity helps the body increase insulin sensitivity, keeps blood sugar levels stable, while losing weight which is all related to PCOS.
3. Weight control
Excessive weight or obesity often worsens hormonal imbalance in the body. Excessive body fat also increases the production of estrogen and and androgen, which has an impact on ovulation disorders.
Therefore, it is very important to control weight to reduce PCOS risk and manage symptoms well. Weight loss of 5 to 10 percent is considered to be able to provide significant improvements to PCOS symptoms, increase fertility, and reduce long-term complications.
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