PCOS and chronic stress: How stress can worsen PCOS symptoms
From boosting inflammation to mood disorders, here are a few ways by which chronic stress can worsen PCOS symptoms.
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PCOS is a condition where the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of Androgen leading to cyst formation in the ovaries. Menstrual irregularity, acne formation, obesity and mood swings are some of the commo0n symptoms of PCOS. Chronic stress can worsen the symptoms of PCOS. "It’s common to focus on diet/exercise/supplements when it comes to PCOS … but we often forget about stress. Chronic stress can wreak havoc on the body, especially since PCOS is a hormone condition," wrote Dietitian Martha McKittrick.(Freepik)
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Chronic stress further disrupts the reproductive hormones, leading to irregular periods and fertility problems. (Shutterstock )
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Chronic stress boosts insulin resistance – this further leads to irregularity in blood sugar levels and inflammation in the body. (imago images/Science Photo Library)
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Chronic stress leads to more Testosterone production in the body and elevates the symptoms of PCOS. (Freepik)
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