10 PCOS Symptoms
Symptom #7: Unexplained Weight Gain
Weight gain occurs in many women with PCOS and in most cases affects the upper body including the neck, shoulders and arms. This symptom is a result of high insulin levels in the blood. The weight gain occurs as a result of insulin resistance and lower basal metabolic rate.
It is difficult to lose the weight gain associated with PCOS because the body is unable to process food properly. Besides, most dietary approaches to the problem of excess weight do not work in person’s with PCOS, which is rooted in hormonal imbalance. However, your doctor or nutritionist may help devise a diet that helps stabilize your hormones.
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