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Effect of smoking to a women with Pcos

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PCOS is an endocrine disorder believed to be a genetic disease. It is a hormonal imbalance that causes cysts (fluid-filled sacs) to form on the ovaries. Insulin, which plays a significant role in this disease, has become resistance to the cells in your body. This contributes to an excess of insulin be secreted in your system which is the main cause of the hormonal imbalance.The most common signs and symptoms of PCOS are infertility, obesity, elevated insulin levels, diabetes, acne, excess growth of facial and body hair, and irregular menstrual cycles.How does smoking affect a woman with PCOS? If you are serious about curing your PCOS and are tired of being in discomfort and pain, you will have to make some permanent diet and lifestyle changes. Since this is a genetic disorder, these changes need to be adhered to, or you run the risk of the cysts returning.It should be noted that although smoking is not healthy at all to everyone, women with PCOS should completely not smoke if they

How to Quit Smoking in 4 Easy Steps

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To quit smoking will take hard work and determination. But, it doesn't have to be extremely difficult. If you are aware of the steps to take to quit smoking for good, your chances of success are exponentially higher. The beginning step is to make a plan. It is also wise to come up with a Plan B just in case. If you can create a plan of attack before actually putting out that last cigarette, the better off you will be. You need to choose what method you will use to quit, what day you are going to quit, what goals you want to meet, how you will reward yourself for goals met, and what you will do when something doesn't go according to plan. The second step is to find support. Going through the process of quitting smoking may be emotionally draining for you if you don't have the support of friends and family. Friends and family can help you hold yourself accountable. They can cheer you on as you make yourself healthier. The third step is to use a journal or start a blog