
Why is Diagnosing Endometriosis So Hard?
Endometriosis is the most common cause of severely painful periods. It can also be very difficult to diagnose because of all the ways it can show up and delays in getting to the right specialists.
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Endometriosis is the most common cause of severely painful periods. It can also be very difficult to diagnose because of all the ways it can show up and delays in getting to the right specialists.
Adenomyosis is not a super well-known condition. It's cousin, endometriosis is better known. Both these conditions have significant overlap in presentation and treatment options.
Let's talk about the typical advice PCOS patients often receive - 'just eat less and move more.' Mild weight loss can be helpful for anovulatory menstrual cycles and metabolic health, but this advice is often super unhelpful.
Ever caught yourself wondering, "Why me?" When it comes to health and disease, it's a question that pops up frequently. When you're facing a complex condition like PCOS or endometriosis, the curiosity to understand the root cause is pretty natural. Read on to learn more.
The pill: does it cause fertility problems? Is it safe to take if you want to fall pregnant in the future? Read on for the full scoop.
Endometriosis can be a difficult diagnosis and it is difficult to diagnose. Here's why and what it can look like.
Feeling tired is no fun. Fatigue seeps into all aspects of life: fun, cooking, making decisions, work, school, hobbies, pain tolerance, mood, aaand the list goes on. And when it comes to PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), the fatigue is typically multifaceted. What this means is that we've got to dot our "i"s and cross our "t"s.
Infertility. It's a heavy topic. And it affects more people than you think. It's Canadian Infertility Awareness Week 2023. We know that egg quality can be of concern when it comes to fertility. As you age, the regular environmental and metabolic exposures over time accumulate. Then, there are other factors like diet, lifestyle, stress, sleep,
I know it can be alarming to get a PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) diagnosis. As soon as you google PCOS, alarm bells about fertility issues start ringing. However, it's important to understand that PCOS is not a definitive diagnosis of infertility. Whether pregnancy is on the horizon now (or for later), many of my patients
Endometriosis can be a difficult diagnosis. There's help available.
Understanding the relationship between PCOS and fertility, including treatment options and considerations for those diagnosed.
Understanding progesterone's vital roles in reproductive health, bone formation, brain health, and hormonal balance