What is Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)?
Although the exact cause of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome is unknown, it usually runs in families. PMOS is considered a metabolic condition and it is related to abnormal hormone levels including high insulin levels.
Women with PMOS are resistant to the actions of insulin and so produce a lot more insulin. There is higher production of testosterone and as they don’t ovulate regularly they are usually low in progesterone levels.
Symptoms of PMOS
A woman who has symptoms of PMOS can have one or a number of the following:
تكيس المبايض
نظرا لأن المبايض تحتوي على العديد من الأكياس المملوءة بالسوائل (الخراجات) فإنها تكبر.
الأندروجينات الزائدة (التستوستيرون)
هذا يمكن أن يؤدي إلى نمو الشعر الزائد أو الشعرانية ، وهذا يمكن أن يكون على الوجه أو الجسم. البشرة الدهنية أو حب الشباب. ترقق الشعر أو تساقط الشعر من فروة الرأس. زيادة الوزن.
دورات شهرية غير منتظمة أو معدومة
ويرجع ذلك إلى عدم إطلاق المبايض للبويضات بانتظام مما قد يؤدي إلى صعوبات في الخصوبة.
Treatment of PMOS
هناك عدد من العلاجات المتاحة التي تحتاج إلى زيارة أخصائي (طبيب أمراض النساء).
As there is no proven cure for PMOS, treatment is best tailored around an individual woman’s symptoms. Checking female hormones and balancing any imbalances can help to improve symptoms.
التوصيات الغذائية
للحصول على مستويات السكر في الدم الصحي وتقليل مقاومة الأنسولين ، قم بدمج ما يلي:
- Complex carbohydrates such as brown/wild rice, lentils, amaranth, quinoa, oats, and wholemeal sourdough bread
- A source of protein (organic eggs, wild fish, organic lean meat and poultry, beans/legumes, nuts/seeds) with every meal
- Fibre-rich foods such as rolled oats, ground flaxseeds, chia seeds, green leafy vegetables, grains, and almonds
- Good fats, particularly the essential fatty acids Omega-3, present in wild oily fish such as mackerel, sardines, salmon and anchovies. Plant-based options are chia seeds, flaxseeds, avocado, nuts, such as almonds and Brazil nuts, and extra virgin olive oil
And avoid:
- Refined carbohydrates and sugar (such as white pasta, white rice, white bread, pastries, and sugary cereals) as well as trans fats (such as ready-made meals and sauces, margarine, fried fast-food, crisps, and biscuits)
توصيات نمط الحياة
نمط الحياه
- Regular exercise supports healthy blood sugar and can help lowering insulin levels. It will also help you lose weight, which is recommended in PMOS if you are overweight. Try to find a type of exercise that you enjoy and suits your lifestyle. Outdoor exercise, particularly in nature, is a great way to move your body and manage stress levels at the same time.
- “Eat breakfast like a king, dinner like a pauper”. A study has shown that women with PMOS who ingested the majority of their daily calories (consumed their largest meals) early in the day at breakfast rather than at dinner time, significantly improved insulin sensitivity and sugar levels as well as decrease their testosterone levels.
