Sneha Shah Sneha Shah Asked 7 months ago

What is lean pcos?

My friend has PCOS and mentioned she has 'lean PCOS'. I also have PCOS, but I'm not 'lean'. What is lean PCOS, and how is it different from other types?

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Anupama Nair Anupama Nair Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Lean PCOS is when a woman has Polycystic Ovary Syndrome but her body weight is normal or thin, rather than overweight. My mother suggested traditional herbal teas for regular periods, but a gynecologist's guidance is absolutely essential. Even thin people can have internal insulin resistance, so proper medical advice is necessary.

Kunal Grover Kunal Grover Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Lean PCOS is basically having all the hormonal symptoms of PCOS without the weight gain, and it often involves silent insulin resistance. I recommend tracking your macros and daily steps on a fitness app to help stabilize blood sugar levels. Focus on strength training and eating a balanced, high-protein diet as advised by your healthcare provider.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan, lean PCOS mein weight bilkul normal ya kam hota hai, par periods irregular hote hain aur hormonal issues rehte hain, na. Log sochte hain sirf overweight logon ko PCOS hota hai jo ki galat hai. Isko normal test aur doctor ki advice se aaram se manage kiya ja sakta hai.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Abhay Deshpande Abhay Deshpande Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Don't believe online influencers who say lean PCOS can be cured by cutting out random food groups or taking expensive supplements. It is a complex endocrine issue where even thin individuals have hormonal imbalances. Get an ultrasound and proper blood tests done, and consult an endocrinologist.

Manju Devi Manju Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Lean PCOS ka matlab hai jab ladkiyan bilkul patli hoti hain fir bhi unhe periods ki pareshani aur ovaries mein cysts hote hain. Bahut se log sochte hain ki mote logon ko hi yeh hota hai, par aisa nahi hai. Aap achhe doctor ko dikhaiye, thoda dhyan rakhne se sab theek ho jayega.

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