There are a number of prescriptions commonly prescribed for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). You’ve probably heard of plenty of them, and you may have even tried some! Medications like birth control pills, clomid, metformin, and spironolactone can all mask some symptoms of PCOS . . . but none of them get to the root issue […]
One of the first signs of PCOS is irregular periods. Most of us Cysters realize there’s a problem when we’re teenagers and our cycle length is 35 days or longer. Of course, this can be inconvenient, but it’s also a sign that other things might not be right inside your body! The same root issues […]
If you’re a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you’re probably no stranger to high blood sugar! You may even know that up to 80% of women with PCOS have insulin resistance, which is when your body can’t process glucose correctly instead of converting sugar to energy, your body stores it as fat and absorbs […]
The menstrual cycle takes a woman’s body on a hormonal roller coaster. In each phase of the menstrual cycle, you can experience different symptoms that hopefully aren’t too extreme if everything in your body is well-regulated! However, if you have PCOS, your menstrual cycle may already be out-of-whack, making symptoms of each stage more intense. […]
If you’ve spent any time online looking up how to lose weight or the best diet tips, you’ve definitely run across the concept of intermittent fasting. Sirak and I have actually talked about if intermittent fasting is good for PCOS on the A Cyster and Her Mister podcast. Every Cyster is different, and for some, […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is very common in women of reproductive age. Pretty much everyone has heard of it! However, few people know the full list of symptoms. They know the big ones like irregular periods, infertility, weight gain, and hormonal imbalance. However, there’s a lot more that women with PCOS deal with on a […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal and metabolic disorder that affects women of reproductive age. Though many people think PCOS just affects the ovaries and infertility, PCOS has a lot of day-to-day symptoms that can make life difficult. If you’re a Cyster, you know this! Symptoms of PCOS include excess hair growth, acne, difficulties […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a disorder that affects women of reproductive age, and unfortunately the medical community really doesn’t understand much about it yet. Though doctors know the symptoms of PCOS stem from the endocrine and immune systems, they’re not sure why these systems aren’t working properly in the first place. For this reason, there’s […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder that doesn’t just cause pimples and some missed periods. The symptoms of PCOS cover almost every part of your body and cause both physical and emotional challenges. Women with PCOS experience fatigue, weight gain, infertility, excess body hair, hair loss, cysts on the ovaries, skin problems, sleeping […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more common than we think. 1 in 10 women in the US have PCOS, imagine worldwide?! It can get so overwhelming to figure this journey out alone, especially when it’s not the easiest thing to talk about out loud. This is why Sirak (my husband & PCOS Personal Trainer) & […]
