PCOS expert Dr Carolyn Alexander of SCRC & reproductive endocrinologist Dr Aimee Eyvazzadeh answer queries related to irregular periods, periods pain and associated infertility.
Like many chronic conditions and disease, inflammation and insulin dysregulation are at the root of the issue, with PCOS being no exception. Is there a PCOS insulin resistance connection? In fact, inflammation and insulin resistance can lead to infertility, difficult and painful periods, PCOS, high...
However, the present patient's denial of thoughts of disordered eating and lack of self-esteem related to acne or hirsutism challenges these assumptions.Clinical Case: A 13-year-old girl presented with classic symptoms of PCOS, including hirsutism, irregular and painful periods, and premature adren...
After trying several treatments for her endometriosis, Samantha Sanders decided on a different approach and advocated for herself. Now she teaches others to fight the taboo of talking about periods. Cramping My Style Staci Wolfson turned her painful experience, including a misdiagnosis and multiple sur...
Previously I had very heavy and painful periods, lasting 6 days but they came regularly. After 6 weeks of ovasitol I’ve gotten a period and for the first time in a decade it was light and shorter. But then less than a week later I was bleeding again. Still light, sometimes just ...
4. Avoid Smoking and Alcohol Smoking and alcohol consumption can aggravate hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance, both of which are linked toPCOS causes. Women who smoke are at a higher risk of experiencing severePCOS symptoms, including irregular periods and weight gain. ...
Is PCOS as painful as endometriosis? In PCOS, you generally have irregular periods. With endometriosis, you face more pain, abdominal and lower back cramps, and digestive issues. What does a PCOS belly look like? Since weight gain (due to excess male hormones) is one of the symptoms of PC...
Prescription medications aren’t specifically approved for treating PCOS, but they are often used to treat symptoms as they can clear acne, reduce hair growth from hirsutism, regulate periods, improve weight loss and lower cholesterol levels. ...
Just know this, per Dr. Shirazian: “They’re not commonly linked. We don’t usually find the two together.” Korin Miller Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Men’s Health, Women...
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