If you’re looking for an embodiment of the term ‘frustration’ then your answer is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. PCOS can be difficult to live with and it doesn’t help that the medical community is largely clueless about how to address the problem.
Every time I discuss gut health and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with my patients, I get some funny looks. Is there a connection between PCOS and gut health?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) may essentially be a hormonal issue at its core but its effects are all-encompassing. From skin problems to cardiovascular health, PCOS patients are at risk for many secondary health problems.
Infertility is a common concern among women dealing with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a debilitating hormonal imbalance condition that affects at least one in ten women of childbearing age. So you can imagine it’s fairly common. In the US alone, statistics regarding PCOS can be staggering and research shows that the condition is […]
If you’re looking to get pregnant but have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) then you’ve come to the right place.
Studies show that nearly 42 percent of women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) also have a case of IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Only about 10 percent of women with IBS don’t have PCOS.
I often get asked about treatment options for PCOS. More specifically, patients are usually interested in knowing if there are any supplements that can help curb their PCOS symptoms.
The hormones in your body are basically chemical messengers that provide very precise instructions to all your organs. So hormones are responsible for pretty much everything that happens in and to your body. From how it feels to how it functions; hormones can determine a significant part of your overall health.
Hi Dr Hagmeyer here and Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common minerals deficiencies seen in people with low thyroid and hashimotos– especially woman. In today’s video, I’ll discuss why iron deficiency anemia Is so important to people who suffer with thyroid disease and Hashimoto’s I’ll talk about how iron deficiency anemia influences mental […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS as we know it, can be quite complicated to diagnose. We know that and we’ve already discussed why in my previous article. But did you know that the lack of diagnostic criteria has led doctors to mistake it for a thyroid condition? And frankly, that’s not uncalled for because the […]