Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Why Your Body Is Not “Broken” It’s Just Asking for the Right Support

Ania G
Jan 17
3 min read

If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), chances are you’ve already heard at least one of these sentences:

“You just need to lose weight.”
“PCOS is hormonal, food won’t change much.”
“You’ll have to live with it.”

And honestly? That can feel exhausting.

PCOS is often misunderstood, even by health professionals. And no, your body is not broken. It’s responding to internal signals that are out of balance, and nutrition plays a much bigger role than most people are told.

Let’s talk about what PCOS really is, and more importantly, what you can actually do about it.

What Is PCOS, Really?

PCOS is a complex hormonal and metabolic condition, not just a reproductive issue.

Yes, it can affect:

menstrual cycles
ovulation
fertility

But behind the scenes, PCOS often involves:

insulin resistance
chronic low-grade inflammation
androgen (male hormone) excess
disrupted hunger and satiety signals

This is why two women with PCOS can have completely different symptoms.

Common PCOS Symptoms

PCOS does not look the same for everyone, but many women experience:

irregular or absent periods
acne or persistent adult acne
excess facial or body hair
difficulty losing weight (despite “doing everything right”)
sugar cravings and energy crashes
bloating and digestive discomfort
anxiety or low mood

If this sounds familiar, you are not alone and you are not failing.

Why “Just Eat Less” Doesn’t Work With PCOS

One of the biggest mistakes I see is treating PCOS like a simple weight-loss problem.

For many women with PCOS:

insulin doesn’t work efficiently
blood sugar fluctuates more easily
restrictive diets increase stress hormones

So extreme calorie restriction, skipping meals, or cutting entire food groups often makes symptoms worse, not better.

PCOS needs regulation, not punishment.

The Role of Nutrition in PCOS (This Is Where Things Change)

Nutrition won’t “cure” PCOS but it can dramatically improve symptoms when done correctly.

A PCOS-adapted nutritional approach focuses on:

stabilizing blood sugar
supporting insulin sensitivity
reducing inflammation
nourishing hormonal pathways

This is not about perfection. It’s about consistency and understanding your body.

And this is exactly where most women feel lost.

Why Generic PCOS Advice Often Fails

You’ve probably seen advice like:

“Go low carb”
“Cut dairy”
“Avoid gluten”
“Do intermittent fasting”

Sometimes these help. Sometimes they make things worse.

PCOS is not one-size-fits-all, and following random advice from social media can create confusion, guilt, and frustration.

You don’t need more rules.

You need clarity.

That’s Why I Created My PCOS Nutrition Guide

After working with women struggling with PCOS and seeing the same confusion again and again,I created a practical, evidence-based PCOS guide designed to: