Discussing a woman’s period is still consider taboo by many. Whether because it just isn’t a topic surfacing in many conversations or distributing health information may be a sensitive action, some myths about periods and fertility have gained some prevalence. While some misconceptions are simply just wrong, others may pose health risks. Myths About Fertility […]
Tag Archives: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Jan
Jan
During the years I worked as a volunteer helping women with polycystic ovary syndrome in my country find information, doctors and helpers I learned a lot about all things infertility. There were some women who contacted our group for our information, not because they ovulated infrequently, as is typical in most women with PCOS, but […]
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
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Sep
Sep
A lot of women face unwanted facial hair, no matter how much you prefer, you don’t know. Some women have this condition because of their race and others, like me, have a hormonal condition like polycystic ovary syndrome. Some methods of removing unwanted facial hair are more effective than others, and the cost varies considerably. […]
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Jan
Jan
Over the course of the reproductive years, many women will experience an ovarian cyst. There are many types of ovarian cysts and most do not affect a woman’s fertility, but there are some types of cysts that can impair fertility. To begin with, there are five types of ovarian cysts. The first and most common […]
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 […]