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[ad_1] The ketogenic (keto) diet may not only help lose that extra fat but also cut down hormone imbalances, enabling women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to conceive, according to a new study. PCOS is the most common hormone disorder in women, affecting 7-10 percent of women of childbearing age. It can cause infertility and raises the risk of developing diabetes, obesity and other metabolic health problems.  The keto diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet that has shown promising effects in women with PCOS. Research has found it may help women lose weight and maintain weight loss, improve their fertility, optimise their cholesterol levels and normalise their menstrual cycles.  "We found an association between the ketogenic diet and an improvement in reproductive hormone levels, which influence fertility, in women with PCOS," said Karniza Khalid, from the Ministry of Health Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  "These findings have important clinical ...

[ad_1] PCOS is a chronic endocrinological condition that affects various facets of your health including your reproductive, metabolic, and psychological. But with awareness, early identification of symptoms, and proper guidance it can be managed. Lifestyle modification, dietary changes, and exercise are the first line of treatment and are the most effective solution for the long term but some women may need medical management as well. Dr Mansi Verma, Gynaecologist at Veera Health explains PCOS and its effects on women's health.  Do All Women With PCOS Need Medications? Short answer, no. Depending on the woman's symptoms, medical history, and any co-morbidities, a doctor can evaluate if medications are needed. Some commonly prescribed medications are oral contraceptive pills or birth control pills, metformin (insulin-sensitizing drug), and sometimes nutraceuticals like myoinositol supplements. Some women with PCOS who aren't able to conceive naturally after m...