🦠 Can Probiotics Help with PCOS Symptoms? New Study Says Yes! 🌿

If you’re living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you know how frustrating it can be to manage symptoms like weight gain, hormonal imbalances, and irregular periods. But new research offers some hopeful news: probiotics—yes, the “good bacteria” found in supplements and foods like yogurt—might actually help!

👩‍⚕️ A 12-week clinical study followed women with PCOS who took a daily probiotic supplement. At the end of the study, researchers saw real improvements:

• Lower BMI (body mass index) – meaning some participants lost weight
  
  
• Better hormone levels, including:
  
  
• Lower TSH (thyroid hormone)
  
  
• Reduced androgens (like testosterone)
  
  
• Higher SHBG (a protein that helps balance hormones)
  
  

The probiotic group did better than the placebo group, showing that gut health may be connected to hormone balance in PCOS.

✨ Why this matters:
Probiotics might be a helpful add-on to your treatment plan—especially if you're struggling with weight or hormone symptoms. They're not a cure, but they’re a promising support tool. Always talk to your provider before starting any supplement!

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Changes in Hormonal Profile and Body Mass Index in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome After Probiotic Intake: A 12-Week Placebo-Controlled and Randomized Clinical Study

Iwona Szydłowska, Jolanta Nawrocka-Rutkowska, Amalia Gorzko, Hubert Pawłowski, Andrzej Starczewski, Małgorzata Szczuko

• Published: January 23, 2025
  Nutrients
  39940263
   10.3390/nu17030405
  PubMed Abstract​PubMed