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September 20, 2023
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.
June 18, 2023
Can I be honest with you? Keeping track of my menstrual cycle was a key strategy that helped me (a) realize I didn't get my period monthly, and (b) get help for my loooong cycles. I got started long before the advent of period tracking apps, so I relied on the good ole paper-and-pen method.
May 2, 2023
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
February 2, 2023
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.
November 30, 2022
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,
November 14, 2022
A comprehensive guide to exercise during pregnancy, including benefits, recommended amounts, types of exercise, and important safety considerations.
September 23, 2022
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
September 12, 2022
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.
August 19, 2022
Understanding the relationship between PCOS and fertility, including treatment options and considerations for those diagnosed.
