PCOD (Earlier Stage) and PCOS (Later Stage) both are same disease with\u00a0different names. It is the most common hormonal disorder affecting women, associated with ovaries.<\/p>\n
PCOD disease will eventually turn into PCOS when it manifests by increased weight gain (obesity)<\/a>, excessive hair growth, increased male hormone, decreased voice, hair loss (male pattern loss)<\/a> and diabetes. Polycystic ovaries\u00a0are characterised by the presence of many small cysts (fluid filled swellings) around the surface of the ovaries. The cysts are quite small ranging from 2 to 8 mm.<\/p>\n In PCOD, follicles are created, but they don\u2019t\u00a0convert into egg. The ovaries keep on generating follicles\u00a0which\u00a0results in\u00a0too many cysts in it.\u00a0There\u00a0is no egg formation\u00a0which\u00a0\u00a0starts menstrual cycle and no fertilization. Ovaries are not functioning properly they continue to make more of male hormones which lead to excess growth of hair or excessive hair fall like men.<\/p>\n PCOD \/ PCOS<\/p><\/div>\n Factors responsible for PCOD\/ PCOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Symptoms of PCOD\/PCOS<\/strong><\/p>\n Dietary modifications required:<\/strong><\/p>\n Weight loss is the most effective method to restore normal ovulation\/ menstruation because PCOD\/ PCOS is associated with obesity and overweight.<\/p>\n A\u00a0scientific review\u00a0in 2013 found similar decreases in weight and body composition and improvements in\u00a0pregnancy rate, menstrual regularity, ovulation, hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, lipids, and quality of life to occur with weight loss independent of diet composition.<\/p>\n Still, a\u00a0low GI diet, in which a significant part of total carbohydrates are obtained from fruit, vegetables, and whole-grain sources, has resulted in greater menstrual regularity than anmacronutrientnmatched healthy diet. Vitamin D deficiency\u00a0may play some role in the development of the\u00a0metabolic syndrome, so treatment of any such deficiency is indicated.<\/p>\n PCOD encourages weight gain and fat has an adverse effect on the hormone balance leading to an escalating spiral of the problems. Obesity reduces the chances of pregnancy and increases the risk of pregnancy complications including miscarriage, high blood pressure<\/a> and thromboembolism<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the long-term obesity, is a major risk factor for heart disease. Every effort to maintain a normal weight by diet as well as exercise is to be encouraged.\u00a0There is some evidence that women with PCOD lay down fat more easily. They may be overweight without indulging in excessive calorie intake.<\/p>\n The most important tip on diet for PCOS would be to cut down on simple sugars. Sweet foods bring about a\u00a0rise in the blood sugar levels, which places undue stress on the body, this leads to poor control of blood sugar and weight gain.<\/p>\n Cutting down on sugary foods becomes very crucial when you have PCOD. The\u00a0correct \u00a0diet for PCOS includes complex \u00a0carbs instead of simple ones. It is important to develop a taste for nutritious foods rather than eating junk.<\/p>\n Here is a table that shows what to have and what to avoid in diet for PCOS.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"PCOD](\"https:\/\/spacedigitalsolution.com\/nehakava\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/pcos1.gif\")
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\n Do’s<\/strong><\/td>\n Don’ts<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Whole wheat products<\/td>\n Refined flour products \/ maida<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Whole grain \/ whole wheat bread<\/td>\n White bread<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n wholegrain \/ whole wheat pasta<\/td>\n white pasta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Barley<\/td>\n Fast foods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Oats, corn<\/td>\n Cakes, cookies, sweets, chocolates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Raw fruits and vegetables<\/td>\n High fructose corn syrup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Fresh fish<\/td>\n Sorbitol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lean meats<\/td>\n Soft drinks and soda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Protein shakes<\/td>\n Bengali mithai, sweets , desserts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Diet Instructions for PCOS women<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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