當多囊卵巢綜合癥與超重或肥胖有關時,減肥是恢復規律月經的最有效方法,但是很多女性很難達到並維持顯著的體重減輕。2013年的科學評估發現,減肥,與飲食組成無關,可改善重量和體重組成、懷孕率(英语:Pregnancy rate)、月經規律、排卵、雄激素過高、胰島素抗性、脂質以及生活質量。[56]即使如此,從水果、蔬菜和全穀物中獲得大部分碳水化合物的低GI飲食(英语:low GI diet),相對於營養素均衡的健康飲食,仍能更好的改善月經規律。[56]
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