caloric timing

Tools to Increase Success Rates of IVF with PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of infertility in females. The hormonal imbalances experienced by women with PCOS prevent ovulation from occurring at all. Without ovulation, pregnancy cannot occur without the use of fertility treatments. Others experience irregular menstrual cycles, which makes it challenging to know when ovulation is occurring and when the woman is most fertile.

There are a variety of fertility treatment options, but those who struggle with fertility often end up pursuing in vitro fertilization.

Altering Caloric Timing to Manage PCOS

While we often think about fasting as a way to improve insulin sensitivity and manage PCOS, simply shifting the distribution of your caloric intake may yield benefits. For many women, the idea of fasting can be daunting and/or create feelings of restriction that may cause undo anxiety (this is the case for me!). So, I love that there is an easier way to achieve the hormonal benefits of fasting! The study that follows also considered lean women with PCOS, a subset of PCOS patients who are often ignored in the literature and who rarely receive nutrition or lifestyle counseling for the management of their PCOS. Finally, there’s something out there tested specifically on us!