PCOS symptoms and their link with hormonal imbalances: Dietitian explains
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- From high insulin levels to high cortisol, here’s how hormonal imbalances can trigger certain PCOS symptoms.
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PCOS is a condition where the ovaries start producing an abnormal amount of Androgens leading to cyst formation in the ovaries. Some of the most common symptoms of PCOS are menstrual irregularity, acne formation, mood swings and obesity. However, the symptoms are often attached to underlying hormonal imbalances. Dietitian Tallene Hacatoryan shared a few symptoms and their hormonal imbalances.(Pixabay)
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Sugar cravings, menstrual irregularity and belly fat happens due to high insulin in the body. (Freepik)
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Acne formation, facial hair and hair loss are often associated with high testosterone levels. (Image by Freepik)
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Irregular bleeding, depression and difficulty in conceiving are associated with high progesterone levels. (Pexels)
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