How Common Is PCOS? The Real Numbers Explained
You've just been told you have PCOS, and somewhere between the leaflet and the ten-minute appointment, you started wondering if this is rare, or…
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The MyOva Journal
Hormonal health, explained honestly.
Plain-English, evidence-led guides to PMOS (formerly PCOS), your cycle, fertility, endometriosis, PMDD and menopause.
Written to help you understand what’s going on in your body, and to take better questions to your next GP appointment.
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Resveratrol Benefits for Skin, Hormones and Inflammation
You've probably heard resveratrol mentioned in the same breath as red wine, "anti-ageing," and vague promises about living longer. It sounds like wellness marketing.…
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Selenium Benefits: Thyroid, Hair, Nails and Hormones
Brittle nails that snap the second they get long. Hair coming out in the shower in clumps you didn't used to see. A thyroid…
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Grape Seed Extract Benefits: Skin, Hormones and Antioxidants
You've seen grape seed extract on ingredient labels for years, tucked into skincare serums and supplement bottles, and you've probably wondered if it's actually…
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Is There Such a Thing as Mild PCOS?
Yes, "mild PCOS" is real in the sense that PCOS genuinely presents on a spectrum, but no, it isn't an official medical category, and…
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PCOD vs PCOS: What's the Difference?
Short answer: PCOD and PCOS almost always describe the same underlying condition. PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a term used more casually, especially across…
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PCOS vs Endometriosis: What's the Difference?
You've got pelvic pain, periods that don't behave, and a growing pile of Google tabs that all say something different. One says PCOS. Another…
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Hyperandrogenism: What It Is and What Actually Helps
Someone hands you a diagnosis, or half of one, and expects you to just get on with it. Acne along your jawline that won't…
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Letrozole for PCOS: How It Works for Fertility
If your periods are unpredictable, or missing altogether, and you're trying to conceive with PCOS, you've probably already heard the name letrozole. In a…
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Organic & Sustainable Period Products: A Complete UK Guide
Here's the maths nobody hands you at your first period: the average person who menstruates will use somewhere between 11,000 and 17,000 disposable pads…
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Skincare for Hormonal Acne: A PCOS-Friendly Routine
If you have PCOS, you know the drill. You cleanse, you moisturise, you buy whatever serum an influencer swears by, and your skin still…
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Period Pain Relief: What Actually Works (Plus the PCOS Link)
Let's be honest: "take some paracetamol and get on with it" has never been decent advice for the kind of period pain that has…
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PCOS Hair Removal: What Actually Works and What Doesn't
Short answer: yes, laser hair removal works on PCOS-related hair growth, and for most women it is the most effective long-term option available. But…
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