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.
Metformin is a common medication used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). These are the primary uses of metformin because it increases your insulin sensitivity, and insulin resistance is a common problem for Cysters and those with this type of diabetes. Up to 80% of women with PCOS have […]
One of the most commonly known symptoms of PCOS is infertility. This is probably because it’s one of the most difficult side effects for Cysters to work through. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) alters our hormone balance, and proper hormone balance is essential for conception and healthy pregnancy. However, PCOS hormone balance isn’t the only pregnancy […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause a variety of symptoms. Some of the common symptoms of PCOS are things like weight gain, menstrual irregularity, fatigue, hirsutism, hair loss, and acne. However, there are lots of other symptoms of PCOS you don’t often hear about! Hormonal imbalances can impact pretty much […]
More than just the spice gives curry its golden color, turmeric has been used for centuries and is now being studied for its potential benefits for women with PCOS (now called PMOS)! As a Registered Dietitian who has PMOS myself, I’m always interested in what the research actually says about the natural ways to support […]
If you’re a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), it is so important to have protein in all your meals! I always say that having adequate protein is the “secret” for Cysters to thrive with PCOS. Of course, you probably know that protein is good for muscle growth and repair, but it’s also great for […]
Herbal teas are getting more and more popular among the health community, and for good reason! Various herbs have medicinal properties that can help naturally ease symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other disorders. One of the best ways to receive the benefits from medicinal herbs is through tea! You can find a full […]
Whenever we open Instagram or a magazine, we’re bombarded with airbrushed images of perfection. Photographs of dewy, hydrated, clear skin taunt us through the pixels – the elusive dream of a ‘perfect’ complexion. This unattainable ideal can be particularly disheartening for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that impacts 1 in 10 women—it’s more common than we realize! What most people know about PCOS is that it can cause irregular and heavy periods, ovarian cysts, infertility, and weight gain. However, those aren’t the only symptoms of PCOS (and not every person experiences all […]
PCOS is an endocrine disorder which can be amplified by endocrine disruptors in our own environment! On this episode, we explain the PCOS endocrine system, common endocrine disruptors to look out for, and estrogen dominance! Many women with PCOS have estrogen dominance due to the chemicals in our environment that act upon estrogen receptors. We […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that impacts 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It’s more common than you think! It affects up to 20% of the female population, though the exact numbers are hard to find since upwards of 70% of cases go undiagnosed! Beyond the fact that PCOS is difficult […]
