The Role of Diet in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Infertility in Women.

This “silent disorder” is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women. It’s closely associated with infertility and can create a heavy physical, mental and emotional burden on those who suffer with it.  Up to 72 percent of those with PCOS experience infertility, contrasted with the 16 percent of non-PCOS women. In addition, it’s associated with an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, mood disorders, endometrial cancer, fatty liver, sleep apnoea, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome and heart disease.

The good news is there are many natural ways to treat PCOS symptoms, and it starts with doing everything you can to balance hormones naturally – and your diet plays a huge role in this. PCOS is one of the most common hormonal imbalances affecting women today and is often characterized by insulin resistance. We look at all the contributing factors, mental, emotional and physical and how to address each to re-instate balance within the body.