Q I have polycystic ovary syndrome, so I gain weight easily and often skip periods. What foods should I avoid?
A Sweet drinks, snacks, and flour-based foods can raise insulin resistance and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome and irregular periods. Reducing these foods and managing your weight is a great help in restoring the cycle.
Detailed Answer
Polycystic ovary syndrome is closely linked to insulin resistance, so sweet drinks, refined carbohydrates, and flour-based snacks that sharply raise blood sugar can further aggravate hormonal imbalance and ovulatory dysfunction. A balanced diet and weight management form the basic foundation for restoring the cycle and improving symptoms.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At the clinic, we view the state in which such waste accumulates and blocks circulation as dampness-phlegm (seupdam), and we approach it by clearing out the waste stagnating in the body while supporting the circulation of qi and blood. When the burden coming in through the diet is reduced and the blockage within the body is released together, it helps the ovaries regain their natural rhythm.
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