Irregular periods? Unable to get pregnant? More acne than most? More facial hair? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be the culprit. Women with PCOS have an imbalance and dysregulation of hormones, which can lead to not ovulating, missed periods, long cycles, and infertility. Additionally they may have higher than normal testosterone levels which can cause...
September is PCOS Awareness Month and an excellent opportunity to spread awareness about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this common female reproductive disorder. PCOS, which stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, affects five to ten percent of women from the beginning of menstruation through menopause. If left untreated, PCOS can have long-term health repercussions throughout...
Help make PCOS awareness official September is PCOS Awareness Month, a wonderful opportunity to educate the public about polycystic ovary syndrome, the most common hormonal disorder impacting women. According to the PCOS Awareness Association, PCOS affects seven million women in the United States, more than the number of people diagnosed with breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis,...
You’ve had irregular periods for years. Maybe you’ve experienced acne, weight gain and excess facial hair. Now you can’t get pregnant. But until you started trying to conceive, doctors never put two and two together to confirm you had polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS. PCOS is the most common form of female infertility....
September is designated as PCOS Awareness Month. PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, is the most common female reproductive disorder. It can start affecting women from around the time they begin to menstruate, but generally subsides around menopause. If left untreated, PCOC can have long-term health repercussions throughout a woman’s life. To give you an overview of...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder for women in the child-bearing years. By disrupting regular ovulation of a healthy egg, PCOS can be a factor in infertility for many women. The condition is characterized by the presence of a series of small benign cysts on the ovaries, often in a formation similar to...
Do this.. Wait, No, do that! There are so many “do’s and don’ts” on exercise and fertility. Here are some general guidelines for you follow; editing out the myths, and simply offering sound information, while you are working on conception. We are always told ‘everything in moderation” for better health and nutrition. In this case,...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that most women don’t know about until the doctor tells them they have it. It is the most common condition that affects women in their childbearing years, which by some estimates can be as many as 5 million women in the United States alone. Many women have a...
COULD IT BE PCOS? First it is the unexplained weight gain. Followed by an irregular and perhaps painful menstrual period. Then comes unusual facial hair. Many women start to become concerned and frustrated by the changes of their bodies. Finally, a trip to a medical specialist confirms that this is not “usual”. The diagnosis...
