Found 10 posts matching "insulin resistance"
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.
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
PCOS increases multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. And since February is Heart Health Month, this is the perfect time to go over what that means.
For PCOS Awareness Month in September, I did Part I of this series. I answered a lot of food questions in relation to PCOS. In this post, I'm answering a bit of a mish-mash of PCOS questions I answer on the regular. Can I have PCOS without polycystic ovaries? Yup! According to the Rotterdam criteria,
The oral contraceptive pill is often prescribed to PCOS patients who are not looking to get pregnant (now or ever). The pill is prescribed for a few reasons which include: lower testosterone levels improved acne decreased risk of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer i.e. uncontrolled growth of the uterine lining that can happen when periods
I answer questions about PCOS on a daily basis in my practice. PCOS patients make up the majority of my practice. As someone with PCOS, I'm constantly learning about PCOS (and unlearning some old info) and refining my knowledge as more and more research comes out. In this post, I've answered some of the most common questions I get about PCOS.
A large percentage of my patient population is PCOS patients. And a large population of my PCOS patients are also fertility patients. PCOS is definitely associated with infertility and subfertility, but it isn't necessarily an infertility or subfertility diagnosis. There are a few different layers to consider when thinking about PCOS and fertility, some of
According to the Rotterdam diagnostic criteria for PCOS, you have to have 2 out of 3 of: irregular or anovulatory menstrual cycles polycystic ovaries on ultrasound (not the same as an ovarian cyst) manifestations of androgen excess or high levels of androgen(s) on bloodwork And these symptoms should not be arising from another health condition
Understanding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), its connection to insulin resistance and PCOS, and natural treatment approaches.
Understanding insulin's role in blood sugar regulation, heart health, and metabolic function, with practical tips for maintaining healthy insulin levels
