Medical treatments for PCOS usually revolve around the combined oral contraceptive pill for women who aren’t trying to conceive, as they manage sex hormone levels and induce regular periods. They make pregnancy highly unlikely but reduce excess hair growth. When women want to get pregnant, and they’d like to take a medicated route, we advise t...
Hormone levels are a central aspect of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and exposure to hormones as a foetus has significant consequences for the girl as an adult. Elevated androgens and Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) as a foetus alter the hormonal balance of girls after they reach puberty. However, adult hormones are heavily influenced by die...
Inflammation is a core part of PCOS, even though irregular ovulation, high testosterone and abnormal ovaries are the stand-out features of the condition. i For many (but not all) women the inflammation is closely linked to obesity and insulin resistance: 80% of obese PCOS women have insulin resistance 30-40% of lean PCOS women have insulin re...
A baby girl’s development in the womb significantly affects her chances of having PCOS as an adult. There are two ways a baby’s development while in the womb can later affect the baby girl as an adult. The baby’s womb environment is heavily influenced by what’s going on in the mother’s body, especially her hormone balance, and pregnant women ...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition that’s promoted by four significant factors: 1. Development in the womb 2. Chronic Inflammation 3. Abnormal hormone levels 4. Ethnicity and genetic predisposition Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash
Ethnicity and genetic predispositions to a wide range of conditions and abilities affect us all, and there are clear interactions between ethnicity and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), as well as the influence of lifestyle and diet on the condition. Despite much research, no specific genes for PCOS have been found, but the daughters and sist...
There is a wide range of PCOS treatments, which vary from weight loss, diet changes or herbs to medication and surgery. Different options work best for different people depending on their situation and preference. We explain all the medical and natural options available, the research on how effective they are, and any possible problems with t...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a widespread and complex condition that’s the leading cause of low female fertility. The main issues are that fewer eggs are released each year, and egg quality is generally lower. Diagnosis is based on three points: A lack of or irregular ovulation Abnormal sex hormone levels Abnormal ovary shape Th...
