How to Use Supplements for PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of reproductive age. Affecting approximately 1 in 10 women globally, PCOS presents itself in various forms, each with its own set of symptoms, hormonal imbalances, and underlying causes. Understanding the different types of PCOS and tailoring a diet to address…
Understanding and Reversing PCOS Hair Loss
Among the many shared health conditions between men and women, hair loss is one with few resources available for treatment. Like any symptoms, hair loss can be caused by many reasons, ranging from nutritional imbalances to autoimmunity, and everything in between. For women in particular, one of the biggest reasons for hair loss on…
How to Know What’s Up With Your Hormones (The Big 3)
When a woman experiences irregular periods, infertility, or other hormonal symptoms, it can be challenging to determine the underlying cause. Three common conditions—Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and Perimenopause—often share similar symptoms, including menstrual irregularities, weight gain, and changes in mood. However, each of these conditions has distinct underlying causes, and understanding…
Your Period Is Missing But You’re Not Pregnant. Why?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hypothalamic amenorrhea often have overlapping symptoms, with a hallmark of missing or irregular periods. Given this, it can be challenging and confusing to figure out which of the two is going on. After all, they are two distinct conditions affecting women’s reproductive health, each with unique causes, symptoms, and…
How to Get Pregnant Naturally with PCOS
When it comes to our cycles, ovulation is everything. PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common reason for diagnosed “infertility,” which is rising faster than ever in the US. One of the hallmark signs of PCOS is ovulatory dysfunction, meaning that a woman has irregular periods or anovulatory cycles which are menstrual cycles…
3 Reasons for Painful Periods (and What You Can, and Can’t Do About It)
Period pain is considered normal for many otherwise healthy women, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, I would even argue that it shouldn’t be. Sadly, the medical system is broken when it comes to women’s health, and taking a deep dive into the root cause of problems like painful periods isn’t the…
