Weight loss improves polycystic ovary symptoms. But don’t wait until middle age – start now

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to be overweight or obese. But it’s easier to maintain a healthy weight while young than wait until later to shift the kilos. Pressmaster/ShutterstockWomen with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to be overweight or obese and their symptoms worsen the heavier they are. What causes this weight gain? How can losing weight help? And how can women shed the extra kilos to improve what they describe as distressing symptoms? Read more: Explainer: what is polycystic ovary syndrome? PCOS is the most common hormonal disease in women of childbearing age. Symptoms include irregular periods, or signs of high male hormone levels, such as excessive hair growth or severe acne. Women find it distressing to deal with these

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