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Tallene Hacatoryan
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Tallene Hacatoryan, MS, RDN

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.

Articles by Tallene Hacatoryan

The 6 Best Exercises for PCOS
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The 6 Best Exercises for PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition affecting women of childbearing age. An imbalance of reproductive hormones causes a host of symptoms, including irregular ovulation, weight gain, infertility, acne, hair loss, excess body hair, and an irregular menstrual cycle.  Although reproductive health is the most common concern for women with PCOS, the condition […]

7 min read
6 PCOS-Friendly Protein Bars
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6 PCOS-Friendly Protein Bars

One of the key components to getting our PCOS under control is small lifestyle changes, including our diet. A balanced, gluten- and dairy-free anti-inflammatory diet can get right to the root causes of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and help Cysters finally get relief from their symptoms! Unlike diets that cut calories, a sustainable PCOS diet […]

9 min read
10 Best Supplements For Bloating And Gut Health with PCOS
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10 Best Supplements For Bloating And Gut Health with PCOS

Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) struggle with a number of challenging chronic symptoms. These negative side effects can make day-to-day life with PCOS really difficult. So, finding ways to heal your body naturally is an essential piece to reversing your symptoms and getting back on track. One of the most common recurring problems in […]

8 min read
What are the best supplements for PCOS?
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What are the best supplements for PCOS?

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a type of hormone imbalance in women that affects how the ovaries work, leading to a wide range of symptoms. If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, you’ve probably crawled the internet, trying to understand what dietary supplements you should take to help manage the condition.  The symptoms of PCOS can […]

10 min read
Hair Loss with PCOS
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Hair Loss with PCOS

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a type of hormone imbalance in women that affects how the ovaries work, leading to a wide range of symptoms. Many women with PCOS experience hirsutism, which is excess facial and body hair growth. A lesser-discussed symptom of PCOS is hair thinning and hair loss, otherwise known as female pattern […]

8 min read
11 Vitamins To Lower Testosterone In Women with PCOS
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11 Vitamins To Lower Testosterone In Women with PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone condition that impacts women of reproductive age. It affects several hormones, including androgens, estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), insulin, cortisol, and more. The imbalances of these hormones all come with side effects that make up the long list of chronic symptoms women with PCOS […]

10 min read
Fix Your Period with Author Nicole Jardim!
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Fix Your Period with Author Nicole Jardim!

How to Fix Your Period with Nicole Jardim Known as The Period Girl and author of Fix Your Period, Nicole Jardim has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of women around the world in addressing a wide variety of period problems including PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, and more! On this episode, we address common […]

7 min read
8 PCOS Lunch Recipes to Add to Your Meal Plan
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8 PCOS Lunch Recipes to Add to Your Meal Plan

Good nutrition is essential for naturally healing your PCOS symptoms and reaching your health goals! Exercise, supplements, self-care, and the right foods can make all the difference in reversing your PCOS symptoms, combatting weight gain, and reaching all your health goals. These simple lifestyle changes can reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and lower insulin resistance, which are […]

9 min read
Should I Take Magnesium for PCOS?
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Should I Take Magnesium for PCOS?

Did you know one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world is Magnesium? Around 50% of the US population is deficient! On this episode, you’ll learn why Magnesium is essential for women with PCOS, the connection to birth control, how to get your daily dose from food, and much more! Often depleted by […]

6 min read
Can a Miscarriage Cause PCOS?
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Can a Miscarriage Cause PCOS?

If you’re a woman who has experienced a miscarriage, I first want to say that I am deeply sorry for your loss. Losing a baby and struggling with infertility are two of the most difficult symptoms a woman faces with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).  Since PCOS is a condition that negatively impacts the balance of […]

7 min read