Why losing belly fat with PCOS can be difficult – and what helps

By Dipa Kamdar, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University

Tried a dozen different ways to shift that stubborn belly and still no luck? You’re not alone. For some women, losing belly fat can be especially difficult – and there may be a medical reason why.

Search the term “PCOS belly” on TikTok and you’ll find a flood of content promising ways to get rid of it. From low to high intensity workouts, eating more protein, apple cider vinegar and natural supplements, the list of so-called solutions is endless. But what actually is a PCOS belly – and are these TikTok tips grounded in science?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common…

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