KatCarney

Nutr Clin Pract. 2008 Feb;23(1):63-71. Links

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Other Androgen Excess-Related Conditions: Can Changes in Dietary Intake Make a Difference?

Liepa GU, Sengupta A, Karsies D.

School of Health Sciences and Department of Chemistry, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI. george.liepa@emich.edu.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that involves the excess production of androgens. It affects up to 10% of all American women and can lead to the development of acne, hirsutism, and infertility. It has also been associated with coronary heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Over half of the women who are diagnosed with PCOS are overweight or obese.

Recommendations are made for overweight/obese women to lose weight via diet and exercise. Women with PCOS should also consider maintaining a diet that is patterned after the type 2 diabetes diet. This diet includes an increase in fiber and a decrease in refined carbohydrates, as well as a decrease in trans and saturated fats and an increase in omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids.

Foods that contain anti-inflammatory compounds (fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, and red wine) should also be emphasized. Evidence is provided for the impact of these dietary changes on improvements in the androgen profile of PCOS patients.

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bluebug

Foods that contain anti-inflammatory compounds (fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, and red wine) should also be emphasized.

Salad, salmon and red wine!!!!

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KatCarney

Back when I was losing my 90, and reversing my symptoms, I ate tons of salmon...ate tons of daily salads, and had 3 glasses of red wine each week...

Also took daily flax...

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Eva37

thanks for the info, kat

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PCOS, LOCAH, Lichen Planus, IBS, HS,alopecia - raised bp/ cholesteral. Wheat and dairy intollerance Meds: Spiro, Bendrofluazide, Amlodopine, Simvastatin, Met, Prednisolone, Colpermin multi vits,

Me - 41, hubby 36 son 11. Married 14 years

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eleanor rigby

oh yay... i can have my glass of red wine with dinner?? I'm still mourning the loss of bread. I really, really, enjoy sandwiches and now it seems i can't have them even if i eat the high fiber bread. That sucks.. but at least i can have my wine lol

scapoodle

I can have red wine?! Yes! Going to rack up on the salmon today. You know I like this eating healthy stuff.

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Diagnosed 10+ yrs ago; Weight always a struggle
Began ortho tricyclen & spiro
Blood clot 2/03; blood thinner for a year; left me with thrombophlebitis
Healthy eater & active; No meds since 9/07

Currently: Multivitamin (GNC);Coral Calcium (for IBS); Super B Complex; Flaxseed Oil 1000/day

Gotta get the weight off! Down 15
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10 more & size 20 by 9/08's end! Dat's right!
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