PCOS: Conquering the Unconquerable
“To err is human, to persevere is to be a woman”- Someone on the internet, maybe.
Periods, Pregnancy, Menopause, Child Birth, and PCOS; women deal with hard trials, which are biological and social. Yet amongst this vast chaos of the world, they persevere.
Struggle, and move forward where men give up.
Today, we would like to discuss another biological trial that women face, The disorder known as PCOS.
PCOS, or PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome, is a complex heterogeneous endocrine disorder, in simple terms - It is a hormonal disorder exclusively present in women, caused by the excess of Androgens(The male sex hormone).
This imbalance of hormones causes irregular periods, hormonal imbalance, and insulin resistance.
PCOS affects 12-15% of the population of women. That is a LOT of women.
PCOS also is incurable, and the cause of this disease is yet unknown, and now here comes the kicker obesity makes it worse, but losing weight when you have PCOS is difficult. Does that mean you give up if you are unfit and have PCOS? Not in a million years.
It means you must persevere through, be an unstoppable force of nature.
Changing your lifestyle and diet is crucial in tackling PCOS. Will it be easy? Unlikely. Will it be worth the effort? Absolutely.
Balanced fitness and dietary lifestyle ensure that the hormonal imbalance in your body remains relatively stable.
Here are some exercises that you should add to your routine:-
Cardio improves mood, regulates your insulin levels, and improves your menstrual cycle.
Strength Training: Improves your metabolic rate rapidly. It aids your body in burning excess fat, increases strength, and makes you look aesthetic too.
HIIT: High-Intensity Interval Training boosts cardiovascular function like no other.
And, here are some tips for a balanced diet:-
To eat what is necessary, dieting does not mean restriction of calories but consuming calories of good quality.
Using the HALT method to deal with cravings.
When we deal with life’s shortcomings, it can often seem bleak and daunting, but it is in these challenging moments that we can find the strength within ourselves to change and overcome our obstacles.
PCOS is one of those bleak realities of life, but it is not unconquerable; it can be overcome through hard trials.
It is unfortunate that some of the women have to deal with it, but deal with it, they do.
This solidifies the fact that the strength of a woman is unbounded, it only needs to be converted into physical energy.