Omega-3′s for PCOS

Posted on Feb 9, 2011 in Depression/Anxiety, Health risks, Irregular hormones, Natural treatments/Herbs | 0 comments

We know how important Omega-3′s are for our general health – excellent for our cardiovascular system, mood disorders, etc. But did you know that they are especially beneficial for us cysters? (more…)

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Elevated estrogen and PCOS

Posted on Feb 6, 2011 in Infertility, Irregular hormones, Natural treatments/Herbs | 0 comments

We all know that PCOS’ers have irregular hormones. They’re all tied into each other — low progesterone and high estrogen lead to high testosterone — all causing lack of cycles and ovulation. (more…)

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Annual labs and PCOS

Posted on Feb 1, 2011 in Health risks | 0 comments

PCOS is a lifelong condition. It can be controlled but it can NEVER be cured. So, just like any other health issue, it needs watching. (more…)

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Best exercise for PCOS

Posted on Jan 27, 2011 in Depression/Anxiety, Health risks, Insulin resistance, Weight loss | 0 comments

It is my LEAST favorite word. I won’t lie — I was not raised in a house where exercise was practiced, or taught. I HATE EXERCISE !! It hurts, I don’t see any benefits, and its boring!!!! (more…)

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Birth Control and PCOS

Posted on Jan 22, 2011 in Depression/Anxiety, Health risks, Infertility, Insulin resistance, Irregular hormones | 0 comments

The most common medical “treatment” for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is Birth Control Pills. The reason the word treatment is in quotations is because the use of Birth Control Pills for the successful treatment of PCOS is debatable. (more…)

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Insulin resistance and breast cancer

Posted on Jan 13, 2011 in Insulin resistance | 0 comments

One of the most common symptoms/side affects of PCOS is insulin resistance (i.e. metabolic syndrome). Its unknown whether or not IR comes first, causing PCOS, or the other way around however one thing is clear, a large majority of PCOS’ers suffer from IR (more…)

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