Intermittent fasting can work — but it's not for everyone, especially women with hormonal issues.
When IF helps
Stable cycles, healthy weight, no thyroid or PCOS flare.
When to skip IF
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, eating disorders or active PCOS imbalance.
Smart window
12–14 hours overnight is enough for most women — no need for 16:8 extremes.
Treating weight loss at Nayami Cosmyc
Reading is the first step. These are the clinically supervised options Sumaiya uses for weight loss at our Vidya Vihar clinic in Mumbai — and online for reviews and follow-ups.
Lose weight sustainably with a doctor-approved nutrition framework.
See the full treatment planPCOS-focused nutrition to balance hormones and restore cycles.
See the full treatment planThyroid-friendly nutrition for energy, weight and mood.
See the full treatment planGet a plan for your weight loss
A short consultation confirms suitability, likely timelines and cost before you commit to anything.
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Products that support this at home
In-clinic work sets the direction; daily home care holds the result. These Nayami Cosmyc formulations are the ones we most often pair with weight loss.
Where patients travel to us from
Our clinic sits in Vidya Vihar, minutes from Kurla — with dedicated pages for each Mumbai catchment area.
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