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 basics
One of my patients with PCOS had her ovaries removed after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She asked me, “So now that my ovaries have gone, does that mean my PCOS has gone too?” My answer was ‘no’. Removing her ovaries might have ‘cured’ her of the ovarian cysts, but it did not entirely cure the underlying culprit. Poly Cystic…
PCOS is four little letters, doesn’t seem like such a big deal! In fact, odds are you’ve never even heard of it, right? Believe it or not… Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal problem in women. It is a metabolic disorder that affects several body systems and can cause significant long-term health consequences such as diabetes and…
Technology has changed the way we live… Phones became smaller, wifi connections ubiquitous and work often revolves around sedentary desks and computers (yes, me too, even as I write this!) Even farming has changed with modern farm equipment that makes life easier and less active. As physical labor has reduced, it’s not a surprise that people look to other outlets…
We often associate polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, with infertility. That’s because a lot of women who have PCOS struggle to get pregnant due to wayward hormones, irregular or absent ovulation, and even hypothyroidism so it’s crucial we identify PCOS symptoms promptly. In fact, many women do not discover they have PCOS until they try to conceive. They may…
You might have heard people talk about the four types of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? While I have never used this statement in clinic, I wanted to explain what they mean. See, while PCOS is considered PCOS according to most health professionals, each women can have vastly different manifestations of its signs and symptoms. These depend on the underlying hormonal changes…
