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 »
Studies have shown that women with PCOS have a huge decrease in symptoms/side affects and their cycles are regulated by Acupuncture treatments and/or Chinese Medicine. Read more »
Ok, enough of the serious stuff for a minute. All of you who suffer from PCOS know how hard it is…. non-stop doctors appointments, depression/anxiety, fighting with cosmetic issues, etc. I figured I needed to lighten this up a bit. I found this comic and it made me laugh, I had to share it. We have to learn to laugh at this “thing” we’ve got, otherwise we’ll lose our minds! I do hope this makes you smile…. Read more »
Other than the previous treatments mentioned (Birth Control Pills and Metformin to control the Insulin Resistance) there are a few other prescription medications that doctors use to help control or treat the symptoms of PCOS. Read more »
We’ve discussed a few prescription medications that are given to help various side affects of PCOS, and we will continue to review more medications that are commonly used. However, there is another side to treating/controlling your PCOS, through herbal remedies (herbal supplements) Read more »
The majority of people know the ‘common” symptoms and signs of PCOS (i.e. irregular periods, insulin resistance, excess facial/body hair, etc.) However, research shows there is a very serious condition that is extremely common in women with PCOS; a condition that most of us know nothing about. Read more »