Reasons why women with PCOS feel fatigued; dietitian explains
From Vitamin B12 deficiency to sleep disturbances, here are a few reasons why women with PCOS feel fatigued.
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PCOS is the condition where the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of Androgen leading to cyst formation in the ovaries. Fatigue is a symptom of PCOS. "Most of the time it’s because our bodies are pumping stress hormones (such as cortisol) almost all day long, and other times it’s triggered from other symptoms of PCOS," wrote Dietitian Tallene Hacatoryan. Here are a few reasons why women with PCOS feel fatigued.(Freepik)
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Sleep disturbances are common in PCOS, such as obstructive sleep apnea and excessive daytime sleep. This can fuel fatigue. (Freepik)
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The thyroid glands produce hormones that are required for energy and metabolism. Sometimes, the thyroids are unable to produce adequate hormones, leading to exhaustion. (imago images/Science Photo Library)
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Chronic stress can lead to overproduction of Testosterone and Cortisol. This can further make us feel drained and fatigued. (Shutterstock )
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