Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal condition frequently sparked by Insulin Resistance. This disorder causes a variety of symptoms, occurring in unique combinations in the women who fight it. Although cystic ovaries are often considered the hallmark of this condition, given its name, it actually presents with a diverse list of symptoms and, […]
Most women with PCOS deal with being overweight and have higher BMI (body Mass index) numbers. Studies have shown that women who have higher BMI’s have a hard time getting pregnant and staying pregnant.
Can certain foods really help with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)? That’s a good question that I am sure many women want the answer to. The Nutrition Guide to Fighting PCOS has presented an article that lists 15 “Superfoods that are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that fight PCOS” What are these “superfoods” […]
Elevated testosterone levels in women with PCOS can lead to hirsutism, acne, hair loss, virilization, menstrual problems and over time infertility. High levels of testosterone are considered hyperandrogenism. Women with PCOS count for large numbers of cases of hyperandrogenism. With PCOS being the most common reproductive problem in women of childbearing age. With hyperandrogenism ovaries […]
Here’s a look at one Eastern Approach to treating PCOS. In traditional Chinese medicine PCOS is considered a heterogeneous disorder, and have broken it down into two subcategories.
FSH and LH are classified as gonadotropins, hormones which stimulate the gonads. FSH and LH play significant roles in sperm production in males while they regulate the maturation and release of eggs from the ovary in women.
Research studies show that women with PCOS are likely to have acne. Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder that interacts with hormones, hair, sebaceous (oil secreting) glands and bacteria. This is due to excess levels of androgens (male sex hormones) in the skin. Androgen is a metabolite of testosterone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is one of […]
Many of us afflicted with PCOS, are suffering from low grade chronic inflammation and are unaware of it. Inflammation is a natural response to injury in the body, but what happens when your body is constantly inflamed? Research shows that over time chronic inflammation can cause disease in the body. If you are […]
We understand that not being able to conceive a child can be absolutely devastating to a couple. There is nothing like holding your own baby in your arms, and that’s why so many women like us want to conceive.
Is a hysterectomy a solution for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? The symptoms of PCOS and hormonal imbalance can be awful and sometimes downright devastating so anything that alleviates some of these symptoms might seem welcome. With PCOS the ovaries can produce excess male hormones called androgens, and they can grow small fluid-filled cysts inside that […]
