Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is often caused by Insulin Resistance (IR). IR occurs when the body’s cells do not respond to insulin, resulting in a spike in blood sugar and a hormonal imbalance.1 To fight the effects of IR and PCOS, which include a long list of both physically and emotionally distressing symptoms, women […]
Diagnosing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is not a completely straightforward task. Because there is no one test that can detect the presence of this condition, healthcare professionals must often rule out other, more testable disorders before making a diagnosis.1 Most notably, they will look for cystic ovaries and a hormonal imbalance.
A hallmark of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal imbalance resulting from excess androgen levels, or increased amounts of male hormones. When this happens, an unusually high amount of testosterone and other male hormones is present. But does this imbalance also affect the levels of female hormones, such as Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle […]
A hallmark of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, cystic ovaries occur when pockets, often filled with fluid, develop on the outside of an ovary.1 One of many PCOS symptoms, ovarian cysts are not always experienced by women who have this condition; however, they are common. Often a result of Insulin Resistance, PCOS is associated with […]
Weight loss is important for women who are fighting Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, because excess weight can cause complications that make this condition worse.1 This disorder is often accompanied by Insulin Resistance, which can lead to weight gain because it causes excess blood sugar and insulin to float through the bloodstream.1 Therefore, PCOS weight […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, Insulin Resistance (IR), and sex hormones all share a complex relationship that, to date, modern medicine has yet to completely understand. At their most basic, they connect through the hormones of the body–and through an imbalance in these hormones that can lead to devastating symptoms.
Pharmaceuticals often present a variety of side effects that may counter their health benefits. For a majority of individuals, determining whether or not these side effects outweigh the benefits plays a large role in deciding whether or not to take the medication in question. Metformin is one of the most common PCOS drugs used to […]
The bodies of both men and women produce androgens, which are typically characterized as male sex hormones. The difference between men and women, hormonally, is that men generally have more androgens than women, whose bodies turn them into estrogen.1 Although the female reproductive system generally converts androgens into estrogen, some women experience high levels of […]
Ovarian Cysts are a common occurrence among women of reproductive age. There are several types of Ovarian Cysts — some are no cause for concern, while others create ovary pain and require treatment. Ironically, women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), or PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disorder), might not have the characteristic Polycystic Ovaries for which this […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also called PCOS, is a condition that cannot be cured by modern medicine; however, its symptoms can be managed and, in many cases, reversed. Frequently caused by Insulin Resistance, this condition can present with a diverse list of symptoms, among them being cystic ovaries.
