Hi there,
I think I have polycystic ovary syndrome. (it runs in the family and im showing all the sympotoms, just waiting on blood results)
I have gained a lot of weight and I was wondering how difficult people have found it to lose weight? is there medication to help? are there any good websites I can look on for dietry information and exercise regimes?
Thanks for reading!
Salut ! Je suis une fille de 16 ans qui vit avec le syndrome des ovaires polykystiques depuis deux ans. J'ai également pris beaucoup de poids. J'ai essayé tous les régimes possibles et fais de l'exercice quotidiennement, mais je n'ai pas réussi à perdre un seul gramme. Jusqu'à ce que je commence un régime à index glycémique bas.
J'ai essayé cela parce qu'il est bien connu que les kystes sur les ovaires amènent votre corps à traiter tous les sucres et les graisses comme le ferait le corps d'un diabétique. Cela signifie qu'il les stocke et ne s'en débarrasse pas comme le ferait un corps normal.
Un régime à index glycémique bas ne supprime pas complètement les glucides, mais les remplace par des glucides plus sains. Cela signifie remplacer le pain blanc et les pâtes par du pain complet et des pâtes complètes. Ce régime permet encore de se faire plaisir avec des treats comme le Nutella et le gâteau, car ceux-ci ont un index glycémique surprenamment bas.
Pour en savoir plus, je vous suggère de rechercher les aliments que vous pouvez et ne pouvez pas manger. Ne cherchez pas un plan de régime au jour le jour, car il s'agit davantage d'un mode de vie que d'un régime.
J'ai mangé de cette façon pendant 3 mois maintenant et j'ai perdu environ 3,2 kg (sans exercice, car je passe actuellement mes examens GCSE).
Comme je le dis, faites des recherches et découvrez ce qui fonctionne pour vous. J'espère que cela vous a aidé !
Thanks for your quick reply! You've really helped- I'll start looking into what I can and can't eat. Thank you!
Hi Jnena27, metformin (diabetes drug often perscribed for PCOS) makes a huge difference to some women (or so I've heard), I went on it for a year and though it helped towards other symptoms and did make my periods more regular, it didn't help with the weight loss. Unfortunately there is no one size fits all solution to this. Speak with your doctor but just remember to eat healthy (stay away from sugar as much as you can - here's why: http://youngwomenshealth.org/2014/02/25/metformin/  and stay active! You'll get there, I'm still on route! x
Pas de problème ! Ravi d'aider ! 😊
Hey, I hope my response is not too late!
I was diagnosed at 18 and immediately decided to lose weight and for me, the weightloss process was not particularly difficult. Just plenty of water, activity and determination worked and is still working for me! I go to the gym, swim and walk quite a lot. I think it really differs from person to person!
Good luck!
Hi, I was diagnosed with pcos at age 29, had irregular period, imbalance hormone, and had gained 10kg, I tried lots of weight loss product but it didn't last any longer. I lost some weight but then gained it back in a short time. Due to wanting to get pregnant, I limited my sugar intake and started metformin, it was inexpensive and it worked with my weight loss! I managed to lost 6kg in half a year (I know some of you may think that took a long period), but guess what, my weight became consistent after that and I was pregnant at age 31! I am now 33 with a 1+ year old girl!
Well, just consult doctor and try out whatever that works for you! Everyone is different! Wish you all the best!