Weight Gain Disorders

Posted by admin on April 10th, 2007 filed in Diet General, Health Tips

If you start to gain weight, you might be thinking that you maybe eating too much and not exercising enough.  That is what most people think, but actually you may have a medical condition and not be aware if it.  Even though the scale does not lie and pounds are creeping up, there maybe reasons that are not entirely your fault.

7 to 10 percent of pre-menopausal women, gain an extra 30 pounds and may not realize that they could have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome also known as PCOS.  PCOS can be misdiagnosed for years because a women maybe reflecting other symptoms of menopause.  When this happens the ovaries for no apparent reason, pump out too much male hormones. 

Typically, when we gain a significant amount of weight at any time in our lives, we should go see a doctor and have every test imaginable done because so many times, disorders and diseases can be overlooked.  I would also recommend getting a second opinion, if your doctor believes that there is nothing wrong.  It is common that you may be experiencing other symptoms as well, during puberty or sometimes post pregnancy. 

In addition look out for symptoms, such as excess facial hair, irregular periods, thinning hair and severe acne.  These are all symptoms of excessive male hormones.  However, studies have shown, that the excessive male hormones are not what causes weight gain.  Genes are another component that has been linked to PCOS, but nothing has been proven ad results are not clear.  While one person maybe diagnosed with PCOS and had family member with weight problems there maybe another person with no family history of weight problems.

What is clear is that culture plays a significant part because people in America compared to Europe may feel more social pressure to being skinny.  Women with the disorder can lose weight with the right treatment.  On average most women on a supervised diet and exercise program, lose over 10 percent of body weight.  When the pounds drop, male hormone levels drop and provide room for change and improvements.          

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3 Responses to “Weight Gain Disorders”

  1. jennie malandra Says:
    April 13th, 2007 at 1:33 pm

    i currently have sarciodosis taking predisoneand methotrexate,along with 10 or 12 othe meds.WOULD IT BE SUCESSFULLY WHILE I’M ON THESE MEDS.
    T HANK YOU JENNIE

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  2. admin Says:
    April 13th, 2007 at 4:08 pm

    You would want to consult with your doctor before starting any weightloss regiment.

  3. john Says:
    April 23rd, 2007 at 3:35 pm

    Hi the whole world, I notice that Dr. Nancy Dunne has settled a inborn diet plan specifically for PCOS. She says that the type and amount of cellulose you consume is imperative for sales with fruitlet set of symptoms in a accepted way. It bring in a 30-day meal plan. You can take a look at her book here.
    Dr.Dunne’s PCOS diet book.

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