Trouble Losing Weight
The female body is already resistant to losing weight, but polycystic ovarian syndrome makes weight loss all the more of a challenge. That said, losing weight with PCOS is not impossible, as there are numerous stories of women achieving their goal weight despite having medical conditions. The good news is that, if you can lose weight, you also relieve some of the other symptoms of PCOS as well!
Of course, losing weight is a unique journey for every individual, especially with a hormone disorder complicating things. If you have PCOS, you are going to have think beyond the calories in vs. calories out formula. Hormones and gut flora are essential in metabolism, but PCOS makes regulating hormones difficult.
Don’t be surprised if you have to go on a special diet to help manage your weight and lose some pounds.
