Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common condition related to a hormonal imbalance in women of reproductive age. It is characterized by high levels of androgens (male hormones) in the body. Hyperinsulinemia (high blood sugar level) with insulin resistance is believed to be a key link in the  generation of the symptoms of PCOS such as anovulatory infertility and hyperandrogenism (excess secretion of male sex hormone androgen).

Regression of these symptoms may be achieved by reducing the blood sugar level in the body. A growing body of evidence suggests that PCOS patients with hyperinsulinemia have a higher risk to develop Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and cardiovascular disease as compared to age matched women.

Here are the top home remedies for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) :

1. Cinnamon powder

Add one teaspoon of cinnamon powder or dalchini powder to a glass of hot water. Drink it daily for a few months. You can also include this spice in your diet by sprinkling cinnamon powder on your cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, cottage cheese, peanut butter sandwich and on other foods.

2. Flaxseeds

Mix one or two tablespoons of freshly ground flaxseeds or Alsi in a glass of water and drink it daily. Also, include ground flaxseeds in your diet regularly by adding it to your smoothies, soups and salads.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

It helps to control blood sugar and keeps your body from producing too much insulin. Less insulin means less testosterone. Plus, it will help you lose weight and improve your overall health.

4. Fenugreek

Fenugreek or Methi seeds promotes glucose metabolism in the body and improves insulin resistance. This in turn helps balance your hormones. It may also help lower cholesterol, aid weight loss and promote healthy heart functioning.

Soak three teaspoons of fenugreek seeds in water for six to eight hours. Take one teaspoon of the soaked seeds in the morning on an empty stomach. Also take one teaspoon of the seeds about 10 minutes prior to lunch and one teaspoon prior to dinner.

5. Spearmint Tea

Spearmint tea can also help deal with PCOS due to its anti-androgenic properties. Drinking spearmint tea can help reduce hirsutism or excess body hair, by reducing free and total testosterone levels and increasing Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels.

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