Testosterone is one of our primary sex hormones and it plays an important role in fertility for both male and female bodies. However, women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) often experience elevated testosterone levels, and since this is an androgen (male sex hormone), it may cause a number of negative symptoms. Side effects from elevated […]
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One of the most common symptoms of PCOS is irregular periods. Now, for someone without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an infrequent menstrual cycle might not sound half bad. But, we Cysters know that disruptions in our period means a whole lot more than a “month off” from bleeding and pain. The irregularity of a menstrual
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Cinnamon is a common spice made from tree bark that can be found in most family kitchens. It’s great for pies, bread, lattes, and plenty of other foods. It’s also been used for medical purposes for thousands of years. (Yes, thousands!) In modern medical research, the benefits of cinnamon have been studied and confirmed! Amazingly,
Our immune system is so important to our bodies! Of course, our overall health depends on the immune system doing its job and doing it well. However, many women with PCOS have immune systems that don’t work the way they should. PCOS can trigger chronic inflammation that causes side effects like bloating, migraines, joint pain,
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As a Cyster, I’ve learned that making certain dietary and lifestyle changes is essential to managing PCOS symptoms and preventing future complications. The right PCOS-fighting foods combined with your unique carb tolerance can help improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood sugar, lower bad cholesterol, balance hormones, and more. Cysters can also benefit from an anti-inflammatory gluten-free
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Let’s talk about protein. If you’ve looked into dieting, you’ve probably noticed that many of them recommend “high protein, low carb.” That’s because protein is a powerful nutrient that’s essential for helping you create muscle, which helps you lose weight (even after your workout.) This is because protein helps you feel fuller longer to prevent
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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
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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
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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
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition experienced by women of reproductive age. Since it’s hormonal, you can have a LOT of symptoms that make day-to-day life difficult. Because of this, Cysters often wisely seek out ways to improve their PCOS and live symptom-free! There are lots of ways to naturally treat PCOS,
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