The fields of radiology and ultrasound technology in particular, have come a long way. But even with the advanced medical screening procedures that are available to doctors today, medical imaging is still far from perfect. There are still instances in which an ultrasound is not totally accurate–such as with the condition of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome […]
Can you imagine anything more heartbreaking than a young couple, excited to start a family of their own, trying for months to conceive a child… only to find out that the woman is infertile? It’s a tough thing, yet it is something that many women and couples face. There are numerous root causes of infertility, […]
A diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a difficult one for doctors to reach sometimes. Part of that is because the string of ovarian cysts that is the disease’s hallmark is sometimes undetected by an ultrasound. Part of it is that the condition comes with so many symptoms; they can be difficult to pin […]
What could diet and nutrition possibly have to do with ovarian cysts? If that’s the question you’re asking, it’s time to learn the facts about PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)! As it happens, the answer is quite a lot; having the right PCOS diet is arguably the primary step any sufferer of this illness should take […]
Most women receive ultrasounds on a regular basis, as a key part of their routine medical care. The hope with any ultrasound is that it doesn’t reveal anything unexpected–outside of, perhaps, a surprise but joyous pregnancy! Every now and then, though, an ultrasound will pick up on something–something like ovarian cysts. But what is the […]
If you suffer from diabetes, or have ever had a close friend or family member who was a diabetic, you might be familiar with the name of a drug called Metformin. It is not the only medication prescribed for diabetes, but it is one of the more common ones, and in many cases it yields […]
Glucophage is a drug that’s used to treat several different medical conditions–including some that it isn’t necessarily intended for. This is not all that uncommon in the world of medicine. Particularly when there is comparatively little research or definitive information about a given health condition, doctors will treat it by using medications associated with other, […]
It’s amazing what a big difference something as “small” as a hormone can make. Most of us live our daily lives without ever thinking about hormones–but if you’ve ever experienced a hormonal imbalance, you know that when the littlest thing goes awry, it can throw your whole body off! Such is the case with Female […]
There are many different factors and biological conditions that can prohibit a woman from conceiving a child. The temptation is to simply chalk it all up to infertility, but in reality, infertility has a number of root causes. For example, in many cases, it’s a matter of anovulation–that is to say, the lack of ovulation.
Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that can leave you feeling tired and at risk of other conditions. If you have PCOS and sleep apnea, the risk factors increase and this becomes a complex situation. Learn a little about PCOS and sleep apnea and find out how you can dramatically improve both conditions.
