{"id":21548,"date":"2024-05-17T17:59:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T12:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=21548"},"modified":"2024-09-18T11:53:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T06:23:51","slug":"6-yoga-poses-for-pcos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/6-yoga-poses-for-pcos\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga Poses for PCOS: Improve Your Symptoms Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"

PCOS\u00a0is a very common hormonal condition in women of childbearing age. It affects\u00a08% to 13% of women.<\/p>\n

A few common symptoms of this condition include missed or irregular periods, excessive hair growth on the face (due to high androgen levels) and other parts of the body, acne, weight gain and difficulty in conceiving.<\/p>\n

PCOS\u00a0disrupts the normal hormonal balance in a woman\u2019s body. Most women with this condition develop small cysts in their ovaries, preventing them from releasing an egg (by the process called ovulation).<\/p>\n

This makes it difficult for them to conceive. It also increases a woman\u2019s risk for high blood pressure,, heart disease, diabetes and endometrial cancer.<\/p>\n

The treatment and\u00a0management of\u00a0PCOS\u00a0depend upon several factors, including the woman\u2019s age, the severity of symptoms, and overall health.<\/p>\n

The types of treatment for\u00a0PCOS\u00a0may depend on whether or not a woman plans to become pregnant. Women who plan to become pregnant in the future may take different kinds of medications.<\/p>\n

<\/span>How is PCOS Treated?<\/b><\/h2>\n

PCOS\u00a0management is most often\u00a0determined by the woman\u2019s plan of becoming pregnant\u00a0and its treatment essentially\u00a0<\/i>includes:<\/p>\n

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  • Modification in diet and physical activity<\/li>\n
  • Medications to help the ovaries release an egg normally, in regular intervals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If a woman with\u00a0PCOS\u00a0does not plan to become pregnant, treatment for it\u00a0typically\u00a0<\/i>includes:<\/p>\n

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    • Use of birth control pills to regulate menstrual cycles, lower androgen levels and reduce acne.<\/li>\n
    • Diabetes medications may be prescribed to lower\u00a0insulin resistance\u00a0and androgen levels and regularise ovulation.<\/li>\n
    • Eating a healthy diet and increasing physical activity to help maintain optimal weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      <\/span>Lifestyle Changes and PCOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Lifestyle changes are the first line of treatment for\u00a0PCOS. A few\u00a0lifestyle changes that are routinely recommended to women with\u00a0PCOS\u00a0to help manage the condition and reduce their symptoms are:<\/p>\n

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      • Reduce sugar and carbohydrate intake: Include fresh vegetables, fruits, pulses, whole grains and low-fat dairy in your diet. At the same time, reduce sugar and carbohydrate intake, which is found in processed and sweetened foods.<\/li>\n
      • Maintain optimum weight:\u00a0Losing just 5% of your body weight\u00a0is known to cause a significant improvement in\u00a0PCOS\u00a0and its symptoms.<\/li>\n
      • Regular exercise:\u00a0Different forms of exercise and physical activities are effective in\u00a0PCOS\u00a0management. However, yoga has the added benefit of mindfulness, relaxation and breathing control, enabling better stress management.\u00a0Physical exercise\u00a0also helps manage insulin resistance and regulates metabolism in women with\u00a0PCOS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        <\/span>6 Yoga Poses For PCOS<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Wondering about the benefits of\u00a0yoga for PCOS? Here\u2019s what you need to know!<\/p>\n

        Yoga has\u00a0proven effects in reducing and managing\u00a0PCOS\u00a0symptoms\u00a0along with medicine.<\/p>\n

        Several studies have shown that\u00a0yoga for PCOShelps\u00a0lower anxiety in patients with the condition. It also helps in weight loss, reduces stress, regulates blood circulation and boosts metabolism.<\/p>\n

        There are several poses of varying complexity levels in yoga. Poses concentrating on the core area can be targeted to help reduce\u00a0PCOS\u00a0symptoms. A few effective\u00a0yoga asanas for\u00a0PCOS\u00a0include:<\/b><\/p>\n

        1. Malasana (Garland Pose)<\/b><\/h2>\n

        This yoga pose, or garland post, works on your digestive system. Women prone to bloating and indigestion due to\u00a0PCOS\u00a0benefit from malasana.<\/p>\n

        Besides this, malasana also stretches muscles at the hip, hamstrings and lower back. This pose also helps strengthen the core and pelvic floor.<\/p>\n

        2. Setubandhasana (Bridge pose)<\/b><\/h2>\n

        This yoga pose strengthens the back muscles and relieves any stress trapped in them. It also helps\u00a0lower stress and anxiety while calming the brain, particularly for women with\u00a0PCOS.<\/p>\n

        Setubandhasana helps pregnant women and relieves menstrual pain.<\/p>\n

        3. Uttanpadasana (Raised leg pose)<\/b><\/h2>\n

        According to several studies and reports, practising\u00a0uttanpadasana<\/i>\u00a0daily improves bowel movement, relieving acidity, indigestion and constipation, which may be common in women with\u00a0PCOS.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

        4. Naukasana (Boat pose)<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Naukasana<\/i>\u00a0has been proven to\u00a0effectively lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This may be helpful in women with\u00a0PCOS\u00a0who have insulin resistance or develop diabetes due to it.<\/b><\/p>\n

        5. Pawanmuktasana (Wind escape pose)<\/b><\/h2>\n

        This\u00a0yoga posture for PCOS\u00a0relieves intestinal and stomach-related issues.\u00a0Pawanmuktasana<\/i>\u00a0also helps strengthen your back and abdominal muscles, tones those in the arms and legs and enhances blood circulation to the hip joints. These effects of this yoga asana may be helpful in women with\u00a0PCOS.<\/b><\/p>\n

        6. Dhanurasana (Bow pose)<\/b><\/h2>\n

        This pose is known to relieve menstrual discomfort and regulate flow. It boosts circulation to the pelvic region and releases tension from the abdominal organs.<\/p>\n

        Performing this yoga asana every day can relieve anxiety and stress. For these benefits of\u00a0dhanurasana<\/i>, it is helpful for women with PCOS.<\/p>\n

        <\/span>FitterTake<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Practising\u00a0yoga for PCOS\u00a0can be extremely beneficial for women with the condition and can help them improve their overall health and well-being.<\/p>\n

        Women with\u00a0PCOS\u00a0can regulate their hormones, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost circulation by adding specific yoga poses into their exercise routines.<\/p>\n

        While yoga is effective in\u00a0PCOS\u00a0management, women must seek professional medical care as this condition requires a multidisciplinary approach.<\/p>\n

        We, at Fitterfly, understand how serious PCOS is. So, if you need help maintaining a healthy weight while managing\u00a0PCOS, explore Fitterfly\u2019s\u00a0weight loss program\u00a0or\u00a0call our experts.<\/p>\n

        We will guide you through this condition easily. It\u2019s possible and we are here to make it happen for you \ud83d\ude07<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        If you have PCOS, yoga is an excellent way to manage your symptoms naturally. Take a look at this beginner\u2019s guide to the best easy-to-follow poses and techniques for managing your PCOS symptoms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21549,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"wds_primary_category":468,"footnotes":""},"categories":[470,468],"tags":[],"acf":{"reviewed_by":false,"references":null,"author":"","table_content":null,"medically_reviewed":"","show_updated_date_in_post":"No","faq_list":null,"custom_schema":"","media_url":"","reviewer":null},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21548"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21548"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21548\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}