There are no in-home tests or self-exams able to diagnose endometriosis. With that being said, knowing the signs and symptoms of the endometriosis—and how to communicate them to your healthcare provider—can increase your chance of a correct diagnosis. One of the challenges in diagnosing endom...
If you have any pelvic floor issues after your C-section, reach out to apelvic floor specialist. These specialists, often called pelvic floor physical therapists, are trained to diagnose and treat pelvic floor dysfunction. Resources likePelvicRehab.comand theAcademy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapyc...
If you think you might have diabetes, it's important to consult with your healthcare provider and get a confirmed diagnosis. Do not attempt to diagnose yourself by using over-the-counter testing equipment, such as a glucose monitor. Labs and Tests Routine screening for type 2 diabetes is rec...
The unfortunate thing about mold exposure and why it is so difficult to diagnose, is that it doesn’t correlate with one set of symptoms. Because of this, researchers have coined the term chronic inflammatory response syndrome - or CIRS for short - to encompass any sort of health problem...
Confirmed androgen excess on labs or androgen excess symptoms Ovulatory dysfunction Multiple cysts on ovaries (PCOM) diagnosed via imaging ultrasound If you have at least 2 of the 3 criteria above, your doctor can diagnose you with PCOS. In 2018 PCOS diagnosis guidelines were updated ...
As a frequent topic of discussion on myInstagram page, it’s clear that many women are seeking answers about how to diagnose and treat high testosterone. In this article, I will walk you through recognizing elevated testosterone in women, identifying its potential causes, and exploring steps to...