Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can be a huge and scary diagnosis. And sometimes we can feel so overwhelmed that it’s hard to find a way forward. It’s difficult to see that with every challenge there is also an opportunity. My struggles included needing to find a way to lose weight (I’ve now lost 20kg and kept it off); to find a
Many women with PCOS struggle with depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, or chronic stress as well. These are very common problems. And they suck! And are often under-diagnosed. So let’s take a look at these important issues, as they are beginning to get the attention they deserve. Researchers Deeks, Gibson-Helm, and the well known Helen Teede investigated anxiety and depression in PCOS, to
You may be surprised to know that more than one in ten women of reproductive age suffers from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS. Next time you are at a function, on the bus, or walking around the supermarket, look around. You are not alone in your struggle. Nor are you alone in wondering… What causes PCOS? Most affected women you
PCOS and insulin resistance usually go hand in hand, with most women with PCOS suffering from these dual conditions. But what is insulin resistance? Insulin is a crucial hormone. Amongst other duties, it takes the sugar from our blood and into our cells. When we eat lots of sugar, we produce more insulin. If the cycle continues, we end
How can you balance your PCOS hormones? This is such an important question and the answers may surprise you. Why? It’s maybe not as hard as you think to make a change that can significantly shift your hormonal balance. I remember many years ago seeing a patient with endometriosis, which has many similarities to PCOS. She had pain that would
