Seven tips on increasing your chances of getting pregnant with PCOS

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Each one of us has big talks about “what all to expect when you are expecting.” But what about the time when you are not at all expecting in the first place? Many of us may fail to get there. Why? Because you may be down with one of the most common causes of infertility, and that is PCOS. I know the term Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) sounds scary because fertility problems are among those things we learn to be hush-hush.

 But, you have to understand that PCOS affects one out of every twenty women. It negatively affects our menstrual cycles, appearance, circulatory system, insulin production, and menstrual cycles. It is high time we address it because PCOS leads to anovulation that, in turn, affects women by letting them have irregular ovulation or no ovulation or ovulating low-quality eggs. 

Yes, it is serious, but what if I said you could treat it successfully? Don’t lose heart, and indeed, there is no cause for an alarm. Read this brilliant article to understand tips about reversing PCOS symptoms for good. That is because PCOS doesn’t disqualify us from carrying out a successful pregnancy. All we have to be is to be more aware. So let’s begin, shall we? Well, here are seven of my top tips that can fire up your journey to a victorious child-bearing.

1. Don’t ditch your nutritional needs, ever!

If you have PCOS, you HAVE TO take care of your nutritional needs to get pregnant. A balanced diet always plays the most crucial role in fixing PCOS issues. The first thing to do is to limit the intake of saturated fats and cholesterol. Make sure you incorporate fibers and proteins in adequate amounts, and shun refines sugar and fats altogether. 

There is no “a particular diet” for PCOS, but many foods help manage the condition. A diet with a low glycemic load is a must-have because your body can slowly digest low GI foods. Hence that means they will not spike the insulin levels as some animal proteins and saturated fats do. 

To manage the symptoms of PCOS, you can also opt for anti-inflammatory foods. These include fruits, leafy greens, and colorful veggies. Therefore go ahead and fill your plates with pink grapefruit, blueberries, sea vegetables, beets, carrots, spinach, and kale. These foods will enhance the magnesium and chromium levels in the body, not spike the blood sugar levels, and sustain you throughout the day.

2. Moderate intensity training.

Keep in mind the exercise type is less significant; instead, exercise frequency is more important. Therefore start a regimen for training; the earlier it is, the better it is. Because there is a close link between weight gain and PCOS, studies have shown that weight loss after regular exercise helps regulate the reproductive hormones. Fat cells are hormone making machines; the more you have them, the more free-floating sex hormones in your body. 

So, are you wondering what exercises will be sufficient to boost your fertility? The best answer to this question would be doing something you enjoy so that you can stay consistent. Say if you love swimming, playing softball, basketball, or doing Zumba, then do it. Don’t feel compelled to exercise in gyms or run. 

Get into a schedule that involves weight lifting and endurance training. That is because a combination of both would lower your cholesterol, encourage weight loss, and improve insulin resistance. When you exercise consistently, you can manage stress and also sleep well. And when there is deep sleep, the body responds well to improve your depression symptoms while boosting your fertility and overall health.

Another fact worth sharing about exercise is that Yoga science plays a vital role in alleviating polycystic ovarian syndrome. Pranayams, on the other hand, help in calming your mind. Practicing yoga helps your brain to manage mood swings and negative emotions. A yoga expert recommends the following poses in the picture below.           

3. Maintaining a healthy BMI is the need of the hour

Many studies indicate that more than fifty percent of women who underwent PCOs symptoms were obese or overweight. The high distribution of fat around the abdomen is responsible for insulin resistance and metabolic changes. So if you have a high basal mass index, you are obese. 

Make a sedentary lifestyle a thing of the past and work towards getting active. When you are physically active, your conception chances increase by leaps and bounds; if you wonder what the BMI ranges are, look at the picture below.

4. Say ciao to stress!

Stress affects the hormones in our body and decreases our fertility levels. You may not be aware that women with PCOS undergo mood swings and have anxiety and depression at higher rates. There are many reasons you could have stress. If you regularly consume a diet high in sugar, you can have pressure because sugar raises our cortisol levels. 

Most women think that to beat the blues of stress, they gorge on a pie because comfort foods are processed alternatives. But these foods can do more harm than good. Dairy too is inflammatory, and research has shown that dairy consumption aggravates anxiety. So the only solution is to have plant-based foods that are delicious as they relieve you from feeling stressed.

Try to have nuts as they are rich in magnesium and vitamin B, and act as a natural sedative. If munching is not your calling, you can have a full banana rich in tryptophan and regulate your sleep mode. Like the bananas, oats are equally good and contain serotonin’s precursor, tryptophan controlling your behavior. 

Bell peppers have loads of vitamin C in them that supports your adrenal glands and depletes your anxiety levels. You can also have soybeans, blackcurrants, ginger toot, guavas, and all the leafy greens as they relax your muscles and work as natural sedatives.

5. Give a hearty welcome to essential fatty acids 

Your diet must have the essential fatty acid Omega-3 that regulates hormonal functions within your body. These healthy fats increase your ovulation chances and ensure healthy levels of a hormone in your body. Are you wondering wherefrom you can derive your daily dose of omega-3? Well, it is not an arduous task to go to the nearest supermarket and get some cruciferous veggies like Brussels sprouts. Why? Have a look at the picture below.

Other sources of Omega-3 include hemp seed, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts. With these plant-derived omega-3 rich foods, you can reduce your testosterone levels. To have a better understanding of how the omega-3 supplementation helps, look at the picture below.

Note, though, too much fat is bad for the body also. Aim to get no more than a tbsp of fat with each meal. So sprinkle some flaxseeds on your salad or add some peanut butter to your smoothie. Do not go overboard on fats. 

6. Ditch random supplements.

PCOS is a very complex problem whose effects are psychological, reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic. This heterogeneous disorder requires lifestyle modifications that include an excellent plant-based diet with exercise. And who says your multivitamins have to come from animals? You can have your share of omegas, enzymes, probiotics, and B-complex from foods. 

Many off the counter, random supplements could be harmful to the system and make your hormonal fluctuations worse. Instead, sign up with a nutritionist who will help you reach your daily nutritional needs through a good meal plan.

7. Observe your Vitamin-D levels 

Did you check your Vitamin-D levels lately? NO? Well, then it is time you did so because women with PCOS have a scarcity of vitamin-D in their bodies. This vitamin is supremely essential to enhance your chances of getting fertilization besides carrying on a healthy pregnancy.

Are you stressing over how you can regulate this sunshine vitamin in your body? Worry not because there are plant-based sources galore that can help you attain it in the right measures. To combat PCOS and to conceive, bring in Portobello mushrooms, maitake, and chanterelle mushrooms on your platter. And if you are not a mushroom enthusiast, then go for almond milk, soy milk, orange juice, and soy yogurt rich in vitamin D.