Re: Where the fat goes
From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 07:35:59 -0700
Pat,
The apple is the androgenic shape ("spare tires" or "beer bellies" on men,
"apple shape" for women). So, it is the stereotypical shape for PCOSers, as
we have hyperandrogenism.
Renee
"Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM, MS" wrote:
>
> I know you all know about the apple vs the pear shape. I was just
> wondering how many of you fit into which group. Perhaps there is a link
> between body type and how the PCOS manifests itself. I don't know
> whether there has been enough research on this, but I am curious.
> The research does suggest that those with an apple shape (weight around
> the middle) are at higher risk for PCOS, Diabetes, and Syndrome X. This
> seems to be because if the fat is on the outside of your middle, it is
> also on the inside, surrounding your inner organs. Others with the pear
> shape have more of their weight in their legs and thighs. There are no
> internal organs there, so the weight is just there. So, those folks are
> at less risk for the same problems. My observation is most women who
> have PCOS are more of an apple shape. I am wondering if this is true.
> Also, smaller buts, and mabye larger breasts. Any comments? There has
> been some research about differing body types, and how they might need
> to eat differently, so I am just trying to put some links together.
>
> Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM, MS
> Balanced Eating Support
> http://home.attbi.com/~cnmpat/favlowcarbsites.htm
> http://home.attbi.com/~cnmpat/siteindex.htm
> PCOS Support
> http://www.midwivesofwa.org/pcos.htm
> http://www.midwivesofwa.org//pcosarticles.htm
>
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Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
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