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The Metformin Side Effects I Experienced, and Why I Took This Medication

I happen to have a medical condition that wasn’t even on the radar screen until fairly recently. Although some people call it metabolic syndrome, it is commonly known as PCOS, or polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Before this condition had a name, I just knew that the women in my family had a tendency to gain weight […]

The “Thin Cyster” – A Skinny Girls Guide to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

“You don’t look like you have PCOS,” the doctor said during a routine visit. I was a new patient and was bringing him up to speed on my history Thank you.” I took credit for what he said, however, what he understood was that I was not very similar to patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome […]

Explanation of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

The short answer is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Okay, so now you may be wondering what (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is. Well, if I just told you about this disease, what are you wondering now? Will this go away, can it be treated? What are you waiting for? Well, first the bad news, PCOS will not go […]