Category: PCOS help

E-Book Review - Are you trying to conceive with PCOS?

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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 »


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Does PCOS increase your risk for Fibrocystic Breast Disease?

The answer is YES, it does.

You’re probably asking, “What is Fibrocystic Breast Disease?”. Fibrocystic breasts are extremely lumpy and often very tender to the touch. Read more »


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Statins cut symptoms of PCOS

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 »


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Apple Cider Vinegar helps insulin resistance, as well as other PCOS issues!

Apple Cider Vinegar can be used for more than just cooking. It’s also a longtime medicinal remedy for many issues including: Read more »


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Possible link between cancer and Clomid?

Clomid is the most common fertility medication used today. It is an ovulation inducing medication that has helped millions of women deemed “infertile” conceive a child. It has been the only ovulation medication used up until the past few years when Femara has entered the picture. Read more »


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Milk increases insulin resistance?

We have already discussed the term insulin resistance (http://pcosinfo.com/blog/insulin-resistance-how-does-metformin-help-those-with-pcos/) The main way to control IR is by following a low GI eating plan (glycemic index). 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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Depression, and other emotional issues with PCOS

Everyone knows that dealing with PCOS causes stress. However for some (actually, for a large number of PCOS’ers) it doesn’t stop there. Read more »


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Thank You Veterans !!!!!

I realize this is off my normal PCOS topic, however today is a day that needs to be recognized….. 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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