The Ultimate PCOS Handbook. Theresa Cheung

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      Now you’ve seen what’s on offer from the medical community you need to decide how best to work with your doctor, weigh up the pros and cons and find a treatment approach that’s best for you. Whether or not you decide to go down the medical route, it’s absolutely vital that you give yourself and your medication, if you’re taking it, a helping hand by making some positive lifestyle changes. Study after study¹³ has confirmed that a good diet, exercise programme and lifestyle modification are the essential foundation in managing PCOS. In some cases these may even be all you need to manage your symptoms, but if you’re on medication your goal should always be to use it in conjunction with diet and exercise, as the healthier you are the more effective your medication is likely to be.

      This is why Part 2 is packed with practical diet and lifestyle advice that can help you beat your symptoms, reduce the long-term health risks associated with PCOS and boost your chances of health and vitality, now and in the years to come.

PART TWO TOTAL TLC FOR YOUR BODY: ACTION PLAN FOR YOUR HEALTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE