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.
If you’re on a natural healing journey to reverse the symptoms of your polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you most likely have heard of the power of natural supplements! When you can address nutrient deficiencies with high-quality supplements, your body finally gets the support it needs to function at its best. Some of the most helpful […]
Polycustic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can be boiled down to a problem with the body’s endocrine system that’s both genetic and environmental…and absolutely not your fault. The medical community doesn’t know much about PCOS and where it comes from, unfortunately, due to a lack of funding. And, of course, without a good understanding of the problem, […]
“Tallene, I’m trying to eat dairy free… but what can I eat?!” We get this question a lot. Dairy can be hiding under multiple disguises, especially when it comes to processed or pre-prepared foods. Once you get familiar with the different names of dairy derivatives and relatives, you’ll be able to spot them immediately! Please […]
When we think of our menstrual cycle, we usually think of our period, but that’s just ¼ of the process! Of course, that’s usually the most difficult part of the cycle, but each phase of your menstrual cycle can impact your body in a big way. Since each part is controlled by different hormone fluctuations, […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) involves the endocrine system and affects around 5 million women in the United States. There are many difficult symptoms of PCOS, and many of those have to do with a woman’s reproductive health. However, that’s not the only negative side-effect PCOS can cause. Polycystic ovarian syndrome can lead to abnormal hair […]
If you have PCOS, you know one of the most challenging parts of this condition for many women is weight gain and fatigue. Up to 80% of women with PCOS have insulin resistance, and is one of the root causes of these two difficult symptoms! Insulin resistance can also contribute to high androgen levels, which […]
As many of us Cysters have unfortunately experienced, getting pregnant and staying pregnant can be a heartbreaking struggle. Some women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) even experience multiple miscarriages or the inability to get pregnant at all. Studies show that the miscarriage rate of women with PCOS is between 30% – 50%, whereas women without […]
As most Cysters’ know, doctors and scientists are still trying to fully understand polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). They’re not exactly certain of the cause, but what we do know is there is no full-on cure. We also know that PCOS has something to do with hormonal imbalance, inflammation, and insulin resistance. These three issues are […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is usually marked by three common root issues: hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and inflammation. Most people know all about the hormonal side of things, but the other two issues can be just as problematic. Insulin resistance, for example, is one of the main reasons why Cysters struggle to lose weight, constantly […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that can cause a lot of chronic symptoms. It’s a good idea for Cysters with PCOS to try and understand what’s going on in your body, so that you can identify symptoms and learn how to manage them. Some common symptoms of PCOS are irregular periods, […]
