Have you just been diagnosed with PCOS? Maybe you’re going through one (or many) of the challenges that this common syndrome can bring? When it feels that your whole life is coming apart at the seams, you might wonder if you will ever be happy again. I know, I’ve been there, too. One of the best ways to get through…
Pcos Anxiety
Ask most doctors and they can now list off the most common physical effects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – obesity, infertility, and excessive facial hair. But often, the combined impact of PCOS and mental health issues are overlooked. It’s very common for women with PCOS to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. Around 60% of those with…
Depression is a serious medical condition, but it often goes undetected until the patient is moved to do something drastic under its influence, like self-cutting or a suicide attempt. Here are some signs to look for which indicate a person – maybe you – suffer from depression and need professional help: 1. You No Longer Derive Joy from Your Interests We…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by obesity, infertility, hirsutism and psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Approximately 60% of women suffering from PCOS may exhibit symptoms of at least one mental illness. In a recent study conducted at Columbia University School of Nursing, Prof. Nancy Reame MSN, Ph.D., FAAN said that the complications of PCOS are…
