You’ve recently learned your friend has PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and you’re wondering how you can be supportive. Knowing what PCOS is as well as having an understanding of the symptoms can help you to be an awesome friend. PCOS is more common than you…
Vitamin D deficiency (not having enough vitamin D) is fairly common among teens in general. However, new research shows that girls with PCOS are more likely than other girls (without a diagnosis of PCOS) to be deficient in vitamin D. There’s also a lot of…
Having a medical condition that is a tongue twister isn’t easy. Take for example the name. PCOS is short for a whopping eight syllables that sounds more like a science fiction movie than a medical condition. So how can you begin to explain PCOS to…
You may be very familiar with what you can do to preserve the environment, such as recycling and using less fuel. If so, you probably also realize that your actions will affect future generations – but what are the benefits now? Earlier this week a company…
Happy New Year! Did you make a new year’s resolution this year? I’ve always had mixed feelings about New Year’s resolutions. I think it’s great when people set goals (especially when it comes to health), but the resolutions some people make are so unrealistic. I mean, why resolve…
Getting a diagnosis of PCOS can be a big relief, as you finally have a name for what’s been going on with your body. Knowing the cause of the physical problems you have and understanding that treatment is available can feel like a load has been lifted…
Maybe you haven’t officially been diagnosed with PCOS yet, but you’ve done some research and all your symptoms add up to an imbalance in hormones. Perhaps you’ve noticed that your periods are irregular, you’re gaining weight (or having trouble losing it), and you’re having more…
If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, you know firsthand how challenging it can be, especially in the beginning when the reasons for your symptoms were still unknown. This month is a great time to reflect on the emotions you felt before you knew there was a reason…
Is it Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Or should PCOS stand for: Pretty Common Ovary Situation? I’m not exactly sure who decided to make acronyms out of the many medical terms that are used today. Perhaps because I’m in the medical field I take a lot of…
What do football and PCOS have in common, you ask? Admittedly, I am not a fan of football. I don’t get anything about the game. I’m a passive spectator who waits for cues from others to know when to react to a touchdown or fumble….