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…
Now that it’s fall, the days are getting shorter and shorter and many of us are leaving the house when it is still dark out. Many girls I talk to say that it’s really hard to wake up early enough to sit down for breakfast this…
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…
You may have seen the term “glycemic index” in a magazine article or in a diet book. The term glycemic index (or “GI”) may sound complicated, but the concept of is actually pretty simple. GI is a measure of how foods that have carbohydrates (carbs)…
There are a zillion reasons people give not to exercise, but are they reasons or excuses? “Gym memberships are expensive”, “I’m too embarrassed about my weight”, and the one I assume we’ve all used at one time or another, “I don’t have time.” However, for…
Concern about being able to become pregnant is a topic that comes up during most of our chats. So, I thought I would use this opportunity to go over some facts about PCOS and fertility. I understand if you’re young, getting pregnant now is probably…
Many people choose salads when they go out for lunch or dinner because they’re trying to be healthy. Eating well isn’t as simple as ordering a salad, though, because many restaurants serve salads that are loaded with unhealthy toppings. Salads that are topped with deep-fried…
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…
Wait. Stop. How many teaspoons of sugar did I just drink? Sunday is coffee day for me. Every Sunday, I try a new type of plain old coffee (black, with no room for milk). I’ve been on a search for the best cup of coffee. However,…
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….