Blog 9 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. One of the most devastating things about PCOS is infertility. Luckily, most women who have PCOS can take medicine or treatments to get them to ovulate and become pregnant. The response varies per person and per drug they use. I hear a lot of people talking about Metformin and Chlomid. Now, this particular post isn’t meant to go into medical treatments. I do not have personal experience with these things and find it difficult to blog about since I do not know about…
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Blog 6 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. The Nitty Gritty: The dictionary (Google) tells me that… “Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples or “zits.” This includes whiteheads, blackheads, and red, inflammed patches of skin.” Well, duh, Google! Many women with PCOS have cystic or hormonal acne. It’s mainly caused by a hormonal imbalance, much like women who have regular periods experience during PMS. They can be extremely irritating and painful, but luckily, in many cases, it can be controlled by good hygiene, which isn’t the case with many other…
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Blog 3 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. Apple shaped? Many women with PCOS are apple shaped because of the high insulin, which creates the male hormones (called androgens.) The high levels of the androgens are the reason for the body hair growth, acne, irregular periods, and you guessed it: the weight gain in a male pattern, or around the waist. This gives you the apple shape as opposed to a pear or hourglass. The Nitty Gritty: 6 out of every 10 women with PCOS are overweight. The reason is…
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Blog 2 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read my last post in this series, which can be found here. The Nitty-Gritty: Many, many women find that the most devastating symptom of PCOS is infertility. Since I have not tried to conceive yet, I do not have the most insight into the TTC or “trying to conceive” process. I just know it can be a long, draining process. Many women end up using medicine and being fine, some have to go through more intensive/invasive treatments and some are not lucky enough to conceive at all. Another devastating thing about PCOS is that…
