PCOS or PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome has been linked to many problems such as infertility, acne and weight gain and is more widespread in the population of woman than most people think. Recent studies have estimated that approximately one in ten women have this condition which is an astounding amount when you consider that is 10% of the world population of one gender sharing a common problem. So how is PCOS and weight loss tied together now we realize the extent of this problem?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has a major effect on women's bodies which causes an elevation of the male hormones called androgenic hormones one of which is testosterone which is the biggest problem. When a woman suffers from PCOS the ovaries tend to create excessive levels of these hormones but so far medical science has not discovered exactly how or why. The elevated hormone levels that come from this interfere with the normal workings of a woman's body giving a whole range of issues that can vary from woman to woman including weight gain, infertility, ovarian cysts, insulin resistances, acne, irregular menstruation and even strokes!

While some of these symptoms are easier to see than others certainly weight gain and acne are amongst the easiest to spot. Many women who are otherwise living a healthy lifestyle can be thwarted by this condition and put on weight much easier than they should which can be disheartening and can often lead them to give up on a healthy lifestyle for weight loss and either let themselves go or take drastic action that could be avoided.

You see while PCOS is widespread many women do not know they even have it and many doctors do not help much as they only look at drugs rather than more natural, homeopathic solutions. If you are battling with weight loss you can see a doctor to discover if you have PCOS but the real success in the field of PCOS and weight loss along with clearing up acne and becoming more fertile is from the alternative medicine sector especially using special diets to regulate our bodies better.