Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for women with PCOS (now PMOS) and those with type 2 diabetes. It helps the body manage blood sugar levels and insulin more effectively. This can help mask many of the metabolic and hormonal symptoms of PCOS, like irregular periods, infertility, weight gain, fatigue, excess body/facial […]
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) deal with so much more than just irregular periods. If you’re a Cyster, you already know how unmanaged PCOS can impact your quality of life in SO many ways. Because it’s a hormonal condition, it can trigger a long list of symptoms, from infertility and excess body hair to […]
When we talk about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), we’re usually talking about hormonal imbalances. Often, we discuss how high androgens and low estrogen can contribute to a host of symptoms. Think: infertility, insulin resistance, PCOS belly, facial hair growth, and hormonal acne. But other root issues can lead to daily struggles, too, such as nutrient […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal and metabolic condition that, despite popular belief, impacts way more than menstrual cycles. The effects of PCOS can show up all over your body, from skin issues and mood swings to weight gain and infertility. When left untreated, the condition can also impact your general quality of life. […]
When we think about the menstrual cycle, there’s really only one phase everyone expects symptoms: your period. Cramping, fatigue, cravings, and bleeding (of course) are all common during this stage. But the rest of the cycle? Most women don’t have any noticeable side effects or changes to report. However, ovulation is definitely an exception. Research […]
PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—but if we’re being honest, the name is pretty unhelpful. It doesn’t tell the full story, and it definitely doesn’t reflect what most of us actually experience with PCOS. That’s a problem, because a vague (and honestly, a bit misleading) name can make it harder for women to get an […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common conditions affecting women between the ages of 15 and 55. PCOS impacts a woman’s hormones, which can affect the menstrual cycle in a big way. That’s why many PCOS symptoms have to do with the reproductive system, like irregular or missing periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, […]
There are a lot of medical conditions out there that are pretty clear-cut. They have a single cause, predictable symptoms, and direct, effective treatments. If you’re dealing with something like this, getting a diagnosis and finding relief is simple. However, there are other conditions out there, like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), that are a lot […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects all aspects of a Cyster’s life, but one of the biggest and best known areas of struggle is fertility. The hormonal imbalances of PCOS can make conceiving difficult and periods irregular. However, focusing on lifestyle changes to improve PCOS hormonal side effects and tracking your ovulation can be a big […]
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are twice as likely to have a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or stroke than a healthy person. Some of the factors responsible for increasing your chances of developing heart disease are high blood pressure and high cholesterol. You may know that women with PCOS have high blood […]
