Posts tagged: high testosterone levels in women

L-Carnitine - Overlooked Supplement for PCOS?

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*Courtesy of Natural Health Solutions for PCOS*

The most popular nutritional supplements by far for PCOS are the d-pinitol formula, vitex (chasteberry), and saw palmetto. Read more »


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Overactive Enzyme Contributes to PCOS Hormone Imbalance

Many of you suffering from PCOS also suffer from excess facial and body hair, thinning hair or hair loss. I know I do…honestly, they are the hardest symptoms for me to deal with, especially the hair loss, and they seem to be the toughest to control. Read more »


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A Culprit in Infertility, Overlooked Yet Treatable

Now I thought I heard everything related to PCOS, but this is new to me. Is it possible that a large percentage of women who were diagnosed with PCOS, actually have something else? Something that is EASILY treated, and can restore your fertility much easier than the treatments required to control PCOS? Read more »


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The link between hirsutism and insulin resistance

If you’ve read my past posts, you will know studies show the main cause of excess facial and body hair (a.k.a. hirsutism ) is elevated levels of testosterone. Read more »


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More ways to prevent hair loss/thinning hair due to PCOS

I have already discussed various treatments and ways to control thinning hair and/or hair loss due to the high testosterone levels women with PCOS often have. While doing some research, I stumbled upon these “tips” to healthy hair and scalp. They seem so simple, but many I never even stopped to consider. Read more »


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Hair loss and/or thinning hair due to PCOS

This is a topic very close to my heart, so I had to share what I knew about it…. PCOS causes high testosterone levels, we know this. However did you know that these high testosterone levels cause thinning hair and/or hair loss, among other things? Read more »


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Increased chance of Sleep Apnea in women with PCOS

Yes, here’s another one…. It seems I continue to find more and more health problems caused or related to PCOS. Its quite frustrating and alarming. It is easy to feel that this disease/condition is completely controlling our entire body….. Read more »


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