Category: pcos

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can be a daunting diagnosis to receive. The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association defines the condition as a “genetic, hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive disorder that affects women.” (1) One in 10 women have it (about half don’t know it), and the complications can include infertility, obesity, and mood disorders. Excess androgens… Continue reading How Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treated?

As a woman, dealing with acne, stray hairs, weight gain, and period problems seems like par for the course — and, in some people’s minds, health woes that women simply need to learn to deal with. But a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, may really be behind these problems. And if a woman… Continue reading PCOS Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

A new study may open the door to new ways to diagnose and treat a common cause of female infertility that is also linked to type 2 diabetes. Published June 23 in PLoS Medicine, the study examined genetic and medical data of with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and found two genetically distinct subtypes associated with… Continue reading Researchers Identify 2 Types of PCOS Based on Genetic Differences

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects 10 percent of reproductive-age women. (1) Women with PCOS can have higher levels of male hormones called androgens, as well as elevated levels of insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar. (1) But because the condition is not well understood — even by… Continue reading 12 Common PCOS Myths

When a woman receives a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), one of the first things she may be told is that getting pregnant will be a challenge. Indeed, PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility, affecting an estimated 6 to 12 percent of U.S. women of reproductive age. (1) That represents… Continue reading PCOS and Infertility: Treatment Options

Don’t let a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) make you feel like you’ve lost control over your body. The hormonal and metabolic disorder affects 10 million women worldwide, and symptoms — like infertility, weight gain, excess body hair, and androgen “male” hormone excess — stem from insulin resistance. (1) While common treatments include medications… Continue reading PCOS Diet: 7 Tips for a Healthier Plate

If you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — a metabolic and hormonal disorder that affects 10 million women in the world — one of your first questions is likely: Why? (1) Did you do something wrong? Could you have prevented it? And with that, is there something you can do to lessen the impact of… Continue reading Causes of PCOS and Common Risk Factors

Obese women are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. However, research presented today at the American Physiological Society's 2018 meeting in San Diego hints at good news for these women: A leisurely soak in a hot tub may reduce the chances that they will end up with type 2 diabetes. RELATED:… Continue reading Heat Therapy Helps Improve Health Markers in Women With PCOS

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to suffer from mental health disorders, according to a new study. The research also suggests that children of moms with PCOS may have a slight increased risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The study, published April 10, 2018, in… Continue reading PCOS Linked to Mental Health Issues, Risk for ADHD and Autism in Offspring