General appointment
Duration: 30 days
A one-month diet plan and counselling, according to your condition.
- After 30 days, book a follow-up as needed.
- Counselling fee
- BDT 400
Specialised nutrition care
PCOS / PMOS
PCOS is not only a hormonal problem; it is bound up with metabolism, insulin, weight, fertility and mental health.
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PCOS / PMOS is not only a hormonal problem; it is bound up with metabolism, insulin, weight, fertility and mental health.
According to the World Health Organization, around 8–13% of women of reproductive age worldwide are affected by PCOS. Recent medical research in Bangladesh has found the rate among women generally to be around 7%. The worrying part is that in Bangladesh around 63% of women with PCOS symptoms remain outside proper testing and treatment.
PCOS mainly affects women of reproductive age, 15 to 45 years. But symptoms are now appearing in many girls from adolescence (12–19 years). Eating processed food, lack of physical activity, staying up late and mental stress are driving an alarming rise among younger people too.
One diet does not work for everyone
No two PCOS patients present the same way, so one diet does not work for everyone. There is a definite difference between an ordinary diet and the diet of a PCOS patient. There are several types of PCOS:
- Insulin resistant PCOS
- Inflammatory PCOS
- Post-pill PCOS
- Adrenal PCOS
So advice needs to follow the type of PCOS. Many PCOS patients, for example, have insulin resistance; dieting without understanding that can make things worse. Losing weight is not the only route to controlling PCOS. What, then, about those who have PCOS at a low weight?
The wrong diet or excessive restriction can make matters worse. Periods can become more irregular, hormonal imbalance can increase, and hair loss, acne on the face and body, and weakness can all get worse. So the plan has to be made from the patient’s reports, symptoms and lifestyle.
PCOS can affect hormonal balance, the menstrual cycle, ovulation and reproductive health. In some cases irregular ovulation can mean conception takes longer. But PCOS does not mean infertility; with the right management and any necessary treatment, pregnancy remains possible in most cases.
Misconceptions and the nutritionist’s role
There are also a good many misconceptions about PCOS, and this matters. Extreme fasting picked up from YouTube, Google or Facebook, completely carb-free diets, and random supplements taken in hope of benefit end up doing more harm.
This is where a dietitian can help, with safe, science-based advice and information, and the right lifestyle modification.
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Common questions
Questions, answered
Is all PCOS the same?
No. There are several types: insulin resistant, inflammatory, post-pill and adrenal PCOS. Advice needs to follow the type, and one diet does not work for everyone.
Can you have PCOS at a low weight?
Yes. Losing weight is not the only route to controlling PCOS. Those who have PCOS at a low weight need a separate plan built from their reports and symptoms.
Should I cut out carbohydrates completely?
No. Extreme fasting or completely carb-free diets picked up from YouTube or Facebook can make matters worse; periods can become more irregular and hormonal imbalance can increase. Get science-based advice from a dietitian.
Does PCOS mean infertility?
No. PCOS does not mean infertility; with the right management and any necessary treatment, pregnancy remains possible in most cases. Irregular ovulation can mean conception takes longer in some cases.