Do diet drugs aid weight loss for women with PCOS?
There are no magic pills to help weight loss. Popular appetite suppressants such as Meridia (sibutramine hydrocholoride monohydrate) may help one lose weight, but rebound weight gain after discontinuing such medications is quite common. Also, many obese PCOS women do not overeat the weight gain and maintenance is due to metabolic disturbances. Another type of diet medication, Xenical (orlistat), blocks absorption of fat. Neither of the medications are considered safe for pregnancy nor is any low-calorie diet and those trying to get pregnant would be better off following a plan similar to what they would do while pregnant.
There are no magic pills to help weight loss. Popular appetite suppressants such as Meridia (sibutramine hydrocholoride monohydrate) may help one lose weight, but rebound weight gain after discontinuing such medications is quite common. Also, many obese PCOS women do not overeat the weight gain and maintenance is due to metabolic disturbances. Another type of diet medication, Xenical (orlistat), blocks absorption of fat. Neither of the medications are considered safe for pregnancy nor is any low-calorie diet and those trying to get pregnant would be better off following a plan similar to what they would do while pregnant. Why is exercise so important? Exercise can help use glucose in the bloodstream for energy and thereby help reduce blood glucose levels. It may also help the body use insulin more efficiently and will result in gradual reduction of insulin levels even if a mild but structured exercise plan is followed. It also improves circulation, builds muscles, and may aid weight lo
