Hormonal Health Guides

  1. Why language is important to queer people with PCOS – two people hugging and looking at camera

    Why Language Matters to Queer People Diagnosed with PCOS

    Pride Month is a difficult time for me. As much as it’s a time for celebrating and remembering LGBTQIA+ history, for many of us it’s also a time that highlights some of our most painful personal moments. For me, those moments are dominated by waiting rooms, awkward examinations with ice-cold speculums, and fumbling through my medical history to the obvious chagrin of my doctor. As someone who was diagnosed with Polycystic-Ovarian Syndrome and identifies as queer in both my sexuality and gender identity, going to the doctor feels like punishment.

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  2. Beautiful diabetic woman preparing for outdoor run in the city

    Understanding the Connection Between PCOS and Diabetes

    Welcome to our comprehensive discussion of the intricate relationship between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Diabetes. In this blog, we aim to shed light on the complicated association between the two disorders by exploring the pathophysiology, risk factors, and management. PCOS, a common endocrine disorder among reproductive-aged women, is often accompanied by insulin resistance, one of the key factors in the development of type 2 diabetes. 

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    Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Signs, Symptoms, and Management

    Welcome to our deep dive into Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that affects millions of women worldwide. If you've been grappling with irregular menstrual cycles, unexpected weight gain, or sudden hair loss, you might be dealing with more than just everyday health woes. PCOS, a hormonal imbalance often marked by these symptoms, could be the culprit.

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  4. Improve female fertility: woman cradling baby bump

    How to Improve Female Fertility: 6 Fertility-Promoting Habits for Women with PCOS

    Some 70%-80% of women with PCOS experience infertility – an inability to conceive after at least 12 months of regular unprotected sex. It’s very common and extremely distressing but, thankfully, doesn’t mean that pregnancy is an impossibility (in fact, research has found that the majority of people with PCOS trying to conceive will fall pregnant and give birth without any fertility treatment at least once).

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  5. Womans Face With PCOS Acne

    Understanding PCOS Acne: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    Welcome to our deep dive into the world of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and its often overlooked symptom - acne. This common endocrine disorder affects countless women, presenting a myriad of symptoms from reproductive to dermatological issues. But did you know that the pesky skin condition you've been battling could be a sign of PCOS?

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  6. PCOS support: two women lying with heads next to one another laughing

    PCOS Support: Resources and PCOS Support Groups to Help You Navigate Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    Let's say it like it is – PCOS can cause major distress whether it’s a recent diagnosis, or you’ve been living with – and trying your best to manage – symptoms for years. Make no mistake, it *can* get easier, but it’s by no means a linear journey, and everyone will need PCOS support of some kind from time to time. 

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