A woman who has PCOS does have a big or bloated stomach as bloating is the most common symptom of women with PCOS.
Women that have PCOS tend to have higher fat deposits in their abdominal area which is independent of their body mass index.
What this means is the women with lean bodies or of normal weight can get a PCOS belly too.
It is also believed that elevated male hormones in women are what causes PCOS belly.
Having a PCOS belly can result in a protruding or "apple-shaped" appearance.
The PCOS belly often feels firm and solid to the touch due to increased visceral fat surrounding the internal organs.
This differs from regular belly fat, which is more evenly distributed and soft.
You can help to get rid of a PCOS belly by doing the following.
Reduce your carb intake.
Get plenty of fiber.
Eat enough protein.
Eat healthy fats.
Eat fermented foods.
Practice mindful eating.
Limit processed foods and added sugars.
Reduce inflammation.
PCOS or "Polycystic ovary syndrome" is a condition where you have few, unusual or very long periods.
PCOS most often results in having too much of a male hormone called androgen.
Many small sacs of fluid develop on the ovaries and they may fail to regularly release eggs.
The symptoms of PCOS in females include.
Missed periods, irregular periods, or very light periods.
Ovaries that are large or have many cysts.
Excess body hair, including the chest, stomach, and back (hirsutism)
Weight gain, especially around the belly (abdomen)
Acne or oily skin.
Male-pattern baldness or thinning hair.
Infertility.