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PCOD is quite a common problem, created primarily due to hormonal imbalances. Although, it is hereditary, lifestyle factors such as improper diet, stress, sedentary lifestyle may also contribute to the formation of cysts.

It has been shown that even a 10 to 15 per cent weight reduction resulted in improvement in chances of conception in about 75 per cent of women with PCOS, so my first suggestion to you would be to get on a healthy plan of losing weight. With respect to a healthy diet to be followed, have more of Low glycemic foods such as wheat bran, barley, oats, wheat breads, whole grains (like jowar,bajra), lentils, kidney beans as they are digested slowly and induce less insulin secretion. Restrict portions of polished rice, pasta, noodles, breads, idli and dosas. Include whole pulses, soybean, tofu, egg, chicken and fish. Good fats including omega-3 fats (fish, flax seeds, walnuts) and mono unsaturated fats (mustard oil, olive oil, canola oil, groundnuts, almonds) are also useful.

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