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Can Polycystic Ovaries And Ancanthosis Be Avoided By Losing Weight?

Hi I'm 17 yrs old and 214 lbs, and 5'5. And in saying that i know I'm obese . All my life I've tried losing weight butt nothing happens. I know that i might have polysistic ovaries, and i for sure i have ancanthosis so i was wondering how long can a teen my age lose weight. And if i do lose weight will my nicergans ancanthosis and polysistic ovaries be avoided.
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Anesthesiologist 's  Response
hello..welcome to HCM
iam dr N......
i understand your anxiety..pcod ,acanthosis nigricans are two conditions associated with obesity but not all obese people have these problems..
obesity can be due many reasons nutrional,heriditary,lifestyle,thyroid problems,harmonal etc
i suggest you to see a dermatologist and rule out acanthosis and causative factors like diabetes,pcos,hypothyrodism,cushings etc
even if it is acanthosis or pcod do not worry as they can treated and releived totally when the cause is treated
see a dr and take other precautions like weight control.healthy low calorie diet,regular exercise,wt reduction on advice of the dr
bye take care
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Homeopath Dr. Archana K's  Response
Hi
Thanks for using HCM,
When acathosis is related to obesity ,losing weight can often reversr the condition. So cheer up. Start lowering your body fat level by:1) eating fresh,wholesome food in peace. Eating complete protein is must.Eat small meals evey two hourly rather than having big meals and starve between them.2) regular workouts are key to shed those extra kgs.try cardio,weight training and yogasanas.
All the best.
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Can Polycystic Ovaries And Ancanthosis Be Avoided By Losing Weight?

hello..welcome to HCM iam dr N...... i understand your anxiety..pcod ,acanthosis nigricans are two conditions associated with obesity but not all obese people have these problems.. obesity can be due many reasons nutrional,heriditary,lifestyle,thyroid problems,harmonal etc i suggest you to see a dermatologist and rule out acanthosis and causative factors like diabetes,pcos,hypothyrodism,cushings etc even if it is acanthosis or pcod do not worry as they can treated and releived totally when the cause is treated see a dr and take other precautions like weight control.healthy low calorie diet,regular exercise,wt reduction on advice of the dr bye take care