Why Is My Period Late? Common Causes and What to Do
Your period's late. You've checked the calendar three times, maybe taken a test, and now you're sitting here wondering what on earth your body…
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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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PCOS Diagnosis: How It's Made and What Happens Next
Getting a PCOS diagnosis can feel like relief, panic and information overload landed in the same ten-minute appointment. Maybe you'd spent years being told…
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How to Calm Anxiety Naturally: Evidence-Based Techniques That Actually Help
If your brain won't switch off, your chest feels tight for no obvious reason, and you've Googled "why am I so anxious" more times…
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How to Manage a PCOS Flare-Up: A Practical Guide
Managing PCOS symptoms and a national lockdown is difficult. We’re bringing you our tips to navigate PCOS during this tough time.
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PCOS and Depression: Understanding the Connection and What Actually Helps
If you have PCOS and you've been feeling low, flat, or like you're grieving a version of yourself you can't quite reach, you're not…
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The 4 Different Types of PCOS Explained
If you've searched "types of PCOS", you've probably landed on one of two things: a dense medical journal or an oversimplified social media slide.…
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PCOS Myths vs Facts: Can PCOS Really Be Cured?
Can PCOS be cured? Straight answer: no. Not yet, not by any diet, drug, or supplement, MyOva's included. If someone's telling you they can…
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Living With PCOS: A Real Self-Care Guide That Actually Helps
You're not imagining it. Living with PCOS isn't a single symptom to solve, it's a daily, ongoing negotiation with a body that doesn't always…
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Folate vs Folic Acid: What's the Real Difference?
Folate vs folic acid: they sound interchangeable, but they're not the same nutrient, and the difference matters. Folate is the natural form of vitamin…
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How Is PCOS Diagnosed? The Rotterdam Criteria Explained
How Your Doctor Might Diagnose PCOS For many women, living with PCOS is something they do for many years before even getting diagnosed. Read…
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PCOS Symptoms: The Complete Guide to Recognising and Understanding Them
If you've been googling your symptoms at 1am wondering whether what you're feeling is "normal," here's the short answer: PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is…
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PCOS And Thyroid Issues: What You Need To Know About Hypothyroidism
If you have PCOS and you're exhausted, gaining weight you can't explain, and still getting fobbed off with "it's just PCOS", it might not…
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Magnesium: A Vital Mineral for Women's Health
You're not imagining it: if you've got PCOS, there's a good chance you're also running low on magnesium. It's one of the most common…
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