You all know my stand on prescription meds in regards to controlling PCOS. I’m not completely against medications, there are times when they’re warranted and SHOULD be used. However for the most part, they should be avoided. Read more »

Today, at 6pm EST on the PCOS Challenge Radio Show, Sasha Ottey speaks with Angela Grassi, MS, RD, LDN about her book “The PCOS Workbook.” Read more »

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 »

Many women who have dealt with PCOS for a while eventually come to the decision of having a hysterectomy. They figure removing all the goods will get rid of the annoying PCOS symptoms. Read more »

I will admit, I don’t know much about soy….I never jumped on the bandwagon when it became so incredibly popular a few years ago. Read more »

Massage has been used for hundreds of years, by different cultures for many different reasons including health benefits, and stress reduction/relaxation. Read more »

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 »

While doing some PCOS research I found a site that will be helpful to you all. There are a few sites that state they can tell you things to “cures” PCOS, but we all know that isn’t true. This site is different as it describes a “Fertility Plan” and doesn’t promise to cure PCOS or other conditions, but instead offers many detailed tips and information on fertility issues. Read more »

With all that is happening these days it’s natural to have trouble sleeping. Worrying about work, the economy, family or relationships….its a lot to handle. Then, add on the additional stress and strain of PCOS/trying to conceive. Its no wonder we have trouble sleeping. Read more »

Early results from a study using statins in women with PCOS have shown that they can control its symptoms as well as the standard treatment. Read more »