what's the best diet for you if you have pcos and are trying to conceive?weight watcher's or low carb?

Answer 1

I went on a PCOS diet in September of last year. & lost 30 pounds in 3 months before I conceived. I stayed away from all sugars. Splenda is ok. I didn't eat any white products like your breads, rice, potatoes etc. I ate alot of veggies, wheat products and lots of water & took a women's day multi vitamin. Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

Both are healthy as long as you do a low carb and not a no carb diet. I read an interesting article relating carbs and PCOS. Here's the link if you're interested. Good luck.

http://preconception.com/articles/1408.php?wcat=216

Answer 3

One that works well for you and that you feel good on-eating heatlhy isn't a one size fits all. Many people suggest low carb for PCOSers, but that doesn't work well for everyone-I felt miserable on low carb, but I feel great on low g/i, which is similar. It may take some experimenting to find what works for you, but you may want to meet with a nutritionist to come up with a health eating plan that suits your food preferences, lifestyle, and eating habits and that meets the dietary requirements and suggestions for women with PCOS.

Answer 4

It depends on the person. For me, I try to stick to a diet that has good carbs, such as whole wheat bread. Also, I try to eat fruits and vegetables. What I try to stay away from are things high in simple sugars, such as white bread, sugary sodas, candies, cookies... things like that.

Also, I try to limit my portions, and do the sensible thing with diet and exercise.

If diet alone isn't helping, you could see a specialist and try medications as well. Lots of pcos suffers take metformin to help them with insulin resistance.

Good luck :)

Answer 5

See your gynecologist and get recommendations there. Some women go on meds. to help. However, you should maybe see a nutritionist or dietician.