Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex reproductive endocrine metabolic disorder. Patients need to pay attention to the following aspects in daily life to control symptoms, improve quality of life, and promote health:
1. Balanced Diet:
Maintain a varied and balanced diet, consume foods rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and high-quality proteins (e.g., fish, eggs, dairy).
Control fats and sugars: Reduce intake of high-fat, high-sugar foods like fried chicken, desserts, as they may worsen insulin resistance and obesity.
Moderate intake of low-GI foods: Choose foods with a low glycemic index (GI) like oats, brown rice, to help stabilize blood sugar levels.
2. Regular Routine:
Ensure sufficient sleep: Develop good sleep habits, aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night, avoid staying up late to help restore energy and regulate hormones.
Maintain a regular schedule: Keep consistent waking up and sleeping times daily to regulate your internal body clock and enhance quality of life.
3. Adequate Exercise:
Moderate exercise: Choose suitable activities like yoga, jogging, swimming, aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week to help control weight, improve insulin resistance, and promote ovulation.
Avoid prolonged sitting: Prolonged sitting can disrupt blood circulation, worsening symptoms; remember to stand up and move around regularly.
4. Psychological Well-being:
Maintain a positive mood: Learn to release stress, maintain a positive and optimistic mindset, avoid emotional fluctuations that may adversely affect hormones.
Seek support: Share feelings with family, friends, or professionals, consider psychological counseling to alleviate psychological burdens when needed.
5. Follow Medical Advice:
Regular check-ups: Follow doctor’s advice for regular check-ups to monitor progress and treatment effectiveness.
Appropriate medication: Use oral contraceptives, antiandrogen medications, or insulin regulators as prescribed by the doctor, avoid self-discontinuation or switching medications.
Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome should focus on maintaining a balanced diet, regular routines, adequate exercise, psychological well-being, and adherence to medical treatment in daily life to manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and promote health.
