Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that impacts women of reproductive age, and has been linked to causing health complications including high blood pressure, heart disease, and even infertility. Generally, we probably think of “reproductive age” as being 20-30, but scientifically, reproductive age actually starts as early as puberty. This means that PCOS […]
For many women with PCOS, losing weight is one of our number one goals. Part of that is wanting to feel happier and more confident in your body, since PCOS can cause lots of unwanted weight gain. However, that’s not all of it! Losing weight with PCOS can actually reduce your symptoms and help you […]
If you’re a woman out there with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you know that there’s a lot more to this hormonal condition than just irregular periods. That’s an stressful symptom, sure, but it doesn’t begin to cover all the issues that can stem from this diagnosis. To be honest, I try to keep this blog […]
If you’re a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you’re probably no stranger to high blood sugar! You may even know that up to 80% of women with PCOS have insulin resistance, which is when your body can’t process glucose correctly instead of converting sugar to energy, your body stores it as fat and absorbs […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is very common in women of reproductive age. Pretty much everyone has heard of it! However, few people know the full list of symptoms. They know the big ones like irregular periods, infertility, weight gain, and hormonal imbalance. However, there’s a lot more that women with PCOS deal with on a […]
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 […]
