Registered Dietitian
Tallene Hacatoryan, MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian who was diagnosed with PCOS at 18. After years of low calorie diets and workouts that never moved the scale, she reversed her own symptoms by cutting gluten and dairy and eating to balance her blood sugar. Today she helps a community of over a million Cysters lose weight in a way that works with their PCOS through OvaFit, The Cysterhood app, and the PCOS Weight Loss podcast. She lives with her husband Sirak and their son Arda.
In this episode, we cover all types of alcohol and whether it’s okay to drink with PCOS! Whether you decide to tune into this episode or not (but you totally should), we’re going to break down exactly what you need to know about PCOS and alcohol. The holidays are coming up…Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Whether you choose […]
Struggling with weight is a common symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Whether the person struggles to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, usually excess body weight is a concern for a woman with PCOS. However, not every Cyster is overweight or obese. PCOS doesn’t look like one thing. There are dozens of symptoms […]
Welcome, lovely ladies! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of birth control options specifically tailored to women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Don’t worry, I’ve got your back! We’ll explore ways to treat PCOS while also preventing pregnancy because, let’s face it, multitasking is the name of the game. So, grab a cup of […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can present numerous women’s health problems. One of the most frustrating symptoms is uncontrollable weight gain and the associated health risks that come with that, such as heart disease and insulin resistance. If you’re struggling to lose weight with PCOS or have gained weight rapidly over the past few months or years, […]
PCOS Fertility Supplements Trying to conceive with PCOS (now PMOS) can come with a lot of questions, especially when it comes to supplements. Do you need a prenatal before you’re actually pregnant? Are there certain nutrients women with PMOS should look for? And can supplements actually support fertility with PMOS? As a Registered Dietitian with […]
Dairy can be inflammatory for women with PCOS; It can further exacerbate insulin resistance and lead to weight gain. Knowing this about dairy isn’t always enough though to stop yourself from eating it. Dairy products like cheese are literally addictive and it’s hard to say no to something that makes your brain immediately feel good. […]
Herbs and tea have been a part of holistic wellness routine for centuries, and spearmint tea is one of my personal favorites for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), now referred to as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). I’m Tallene, a Registered Dietitian who has PMOS myself, and I’m especially interested in natural approaches that […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common in women of reproductive age. The hormonal imbalance creates excess testosterone, which leads to a host of symptoms including inflammation, irregular periods, acne, and difficulty losing weight. Although the exact cause of PCOS is unknown, there are plenty of issues that can worsen PCOS symptoms; namely […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects between 5 and 6 million women and it’s not well understood by medical professionals. We know that PCOS causes hormone imbalances that domino into a host of other problems and challenging symptoms. One of these effects of hormone imbalance is autoimmunity, which has a lot of professionals wondering if PCOS […]
The link between gluten and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has long been debated. The ultimate question is: is there a connection between gluten and PCOS? Studies show that if you’re sensitive to gluten, it can contribute to inflammation. Inflammation leads to insulin resistance, imbalanced cortisol, and hypothyroidism, all of which are underlying issues that drive […]
