Post by misty on Jul 16, 2007 10:44:42 GMT -5
Ok,I looked up PCOS & found a bunch of info! I'll put the link to the site at the bottom. They have a message board if you're interested in chatting with others who have the condition.
PCOS appears to be an inherited condition. If your sister has had PCOS, you may want to be checked for the syndrome. Likewise, if you have or have had PCOS, your sister should probably be tested.
Overweight women with PCOS should have at least one oral glucose tolerance test to check for your risk of diabetes. The fasting blood glucose test is not adequate to diagnose diabetes in women with PCOS. The oral glucose tolerance test requires you to visit the doctor or laboratory in the morning after an overnight fast, and to drink a concentrated sugar drink. Blood is drawn before and after the drink. The glucose level exactly two hours after the drink is used to diagnose diabetes mellitus or an increased risk of diabetes called impaired glucose tolerance.
Because of the possible increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women with PCOS, you should have your blood pressure and your LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and triglyercide levels checked. This is especially important if you are overweight.
Try to stay on a healthy diet with adequate amounts of protein. Your reproductive endocrinologist or doctor should be able to suggest a healthy diet to follow;
- Add whole grains, fruits, and vegetables to your diet; and - Exercise regularly to keep your weight in check.
Taking oral contraceptives and anti-androgen treatments also can help to keep your PCOS symptoms in check.
You might assume that PCOS is a gynecological problem. But it’s actually a disorder of the endocrine system, which regulates hormones
Most experts agree that the biggest culprit may be the powerful hormone insulin. When we eat, we release it into the bloodstream to process sugars and regulate fat storage. Most women with PCOS have insulin resistance, a problem with the way insulin acts in their bodies.
Theres SO MUCH to read on the site! Heres the link:
www.soulcysters.com/
PCOS appears to be an inherited condition. If your sister has had PCOS, you may want to be checked for the syndrome. Likewise, if you have or have had PCOS, your sister should probably be tested.
Overweight women with PCOS should have at least one oral glucose tolerance test to check for your risk of diabetes. The fasting blood glucose test is not adequate to diagnose diabetes in women with PCOS. The oral glucose tolerance test requires you to visit the doctor or laboratory in the morning after an overnight fast, and to drink a concentrated sugar drink. Blood is drawn before and after the drink. The glucose level exactly two hours after the drink is used to diagnose diabetes mellitus or an increased risk of diabetes called impaired glucose tolerance.
Because of the possible increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women with PCOS, you should have your blood pressure and your LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and triglyercide levels checked. This is especially important if you are overweight.
Try to stay on a healthy diet with adequate amounts of protein. Your reproductive endocrinologist or doctor should be able to suggest a healthy diet to follow;
- Add whole grains, fruits, and vegetables to your diet; and - Exercise regularly to keep your weight in check.
Taking oral contraceptives and anti-androgen treatments also can help to keep your PCOS symptoms in check.
You might assume that PCOS is a gynecological problem. But it’s actually a disorder of the endocrine system, which regulates hormones
Most experts agree that the biggest culprit may be the powerful hormone insulin. When we eat, we release it into the bloodstream to process sugars and regulate fat storage. Most women with PCOS have insulin resistance, a problem with the way insulin acts in their bodies.
Theres SO MUCH to read on the site! Heres the link:
www.soulcysters.com/
