“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 […]
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is known to cause several unpleasant symptoms due to the increased level of androgens or male hormones. Some of them are great. Probably one of the most embarrassing, as well as one of the winners, is facial hair. Here are some
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition which causes women to experience a number of symptoms, such as weight gain, acne, facial hair, irregular menstrual cycles, and infertility. Like many other conditions, those with PCOS may be wondering whether or not they are at a greater risk of cancer. Here are some of the things […]
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When I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome last year, I had no idea that skin tags were part of the diagnosis package. I had all of the classic symptoms – weight gain around the midsection, hirsutism, irregular periods, insulin resistance, acanthosis nigricans, hair coming out in alarming quantities when I shampooed – but skin […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), also known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is a condition that affects one in every 10 women, according to the Center for Young Women’s Health. Unfortunately, according to PCOS Journal, it is also one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions plaguing many women of childbearing age. So what is PCOS, and how […]
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 […]
Most women that have been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, also have insulin resistance. Some women are unaware that they are having insulin problems but having certain symptoms and certain blood test results can answer that question. Several newer studies have concluded that cinnamon can lower blood glucose levels. It can even possibly […]