That PCOS Chick

Only women with PCOS will understand this. Can you relate?

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This is the follow-up to my previous posts on sneaky signs of inflammation and foods that may worsen inflammation.

I hope this helps. Save this post for later. Reach out to me if you have any questions.

Bloating refers to the discomfort and swelling in the abdomen that some women with PCOS experience. It can be caused by several factors related to PCOS, including hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and digestive issues. Other factors are related to the food we eat which were mentioned in the slides.

In addition, some women with PCOS may also have digestive issues such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), which can also cause bloating.

It is important to note that not all women with PCOS will experience bloating, and bloating can also be caused by other factors unrelated to PCOS.

Do you experience this? How do you manage it?

Inflammation is one of the root causes of PCOS. There are two types of inflammation, Acute Inflammation and Chronic inflammation. It’s acute when you have a swelling or redness around your joints or a cut. Your body is trying to heal itself by sending white blood cells to attack the affected area.

It’s chronic when the white blood cells begin to attack healthy organs. You may experience joint pains all over your body in addition to the sneaky symptoms mentioned in the slides.

Certain foods can worsen inflammation, so it's important for women with PCOS to be aware of which foods to avoid or limit .

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