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.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal condition that affects women of reproductive age. There are a lot of symptoms of PCOS you’re probably familiar with: irregular periods, acne, excess hair growth on the face/body, and weight gain are a few side effects of PCOS that most people don’t understand we face. However, […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that can impact a woman’s reproductive system in a big way. Women with PCOS often deal with infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, polycystic ovaries, and sex hormone imbalances that contribute to a lot of chronic common symptoms. Since PCOS symptoms can often be rooted to sex hormone levels, […]
Castor oil has been used in traditional medicine for over 6,000 years. But lately, it’s getting new attention, with people asking: “Can castor oil help with cysts in ovaries?” As one of the most common PCOS (now PMOS) symptoms, it’s no secret why women with PMOS are asking for real, natural relief. Research has shown […]
For many women with PCOS, oral contraceptives are commonly prescribed to help manage symptoms and regulate hormones. However, if you’ve tried the pill and haven’t found relief, you’re not alone. While birth control can help alleviate certain PCOS symptoms, it doesn’t always work for everyone—and for some, it may even come with unwanted side effects. […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, I’m sure you’ve heard the term “insulin resistance” being thrown around. 80% of women with PCOS have insulin resistance, and it affects so many of our symptoms from weight gain to infertility. The good news is that we have more control over it than we think, and some diet […]
Inositol (formerly known as vitamin B8) is a sugar that’s actually made in the body but can be found in many foods. Don’t let the word “sugar” fool you—inositol is actually a really beneficial nutrient that helps regulate hormones in the body! In fact, it’s been found to be super beneficial for people with polycystic […]
“I have PCOS and I want to get pregnant. What do I need to know?” For many PCOS Cysters, the ability to get pregnant is a primary concern. Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher level of ‘male’ hormones (also known as androgens) that interfere with the growth and release of eggs from […]
PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects around 12 percent of women of reproductive age (CDC) – but it’s blighted with misconceptions! Many people with PCOS are underdiagnosed, some may not even know they have PCOS until their struggle to get pregnant. With so much misinformation around PCOS, we’re sharing the facts about this […]
For women with PCOS, the symptoms and treatments vary so widely, it can be hard to know where to start! Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can be difficult to diagnose as not every woman has the same symptoms. What’s more, there are a host of conditions that result in similar symptoms, so it’s not always obvious […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that impacts the hormones of women of reproductive age. If you’re a woman with PCOS, you know all too well that hormones impact EVERYTHING, especially when they are dysregulated. No system in the body isn’t at least indirectly affected by hormones, so the symptoms of PCOS can be […]
