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 […]
The road to successful pregnancy is a challenging one for some people. If you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you may be able to relate. There are a lot of PCOS issues affecting fertility in Cysters like us! People with PCOS have a higher level of ‘male’ hormones (also known as androgens). This interferes with the […]
We all know the menstrual cycle, and you’re probably not the biggest fan! However, one of the best indicators of our overall health as women is our menstrual cycle. We aim for it to be present, regular, and manageable, but in order to do that, we need to know what factors impact our period and […]
PCOS Cysters, let me tell you something important… ‘Snacking’ isn’t a forbidden word. A quick Google search might lead you to believe that snacking is a no-no for women with PCOS, as it’s associated with succumbing to food cravings. But snacks aren’t the problem here; it’s the type of snacks that we need to watch […]
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, […]
The menstrual cycle takes a woman’s body on a hormonal roller coaster. In each phase of the menstrual cycle, you can experience different symptoms that hopefully aren’t too extreme if everything in your body is well-regulated! However, if you have PCOS, your menstrual cycle may already be out-of-whack, making symptoms of each stage more intense. […]
“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, […]
If you’ve spent any time online looking up how to lose weight or the best diet tips, you’ve definitely run across the concept of intermittent fasting. Sirak and I have actually talked about if intermittent fasting is good for PCOS on the A Cyster and Her Mister podcast. Every Cyster is different, and for some, […]
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 […]
