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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] Irregular sleep patterns and inadequate sleep in women can disrupt the hormonal balance needed for ovulation and menstruation, according to a study. You may sleep better by having a pleasant nighttime habit, keeping your bedroom sleep-friendly, consuming less caffeine and alcohol, exercising frequently, and avoiding naps Irregular sleep patterns and inadequate sleep in women can disrupt the hormonal balance needed for ovulation and menstruation, according to a study “Sleep, Sleep Disturbance and Fertility in Women" published in the National Library of Medicine. According to the research, it can lead to “irregular periods and make it more difficult to conceive." Additionally, sleep deprivation can weaken the immune system and increase inflammation in the body, which can “impact fertility". For men, sleep deprivation has been linked to “reduced sperm count and quality". This is because the body produces the majority of sperm during the deep sleep stage of ...