PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) affects up to one in ten women, meaning it is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age. This includes irregular or absent menstrual periods, acne, and emotional symptoms such as depression and anxiety. These symptoms are due to hormonal imbalances that affect ovarian function and other …
What is PCOS and how does it affect the body? PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a reproductive health issue affecting the endocrine system in women. It can be tough to get a handle on just what’s allowed and what isn’t when it comes to PCOS, so we’ve compiled this list of foods to avoid if …
PCOS diagnosis threw me into a whirlwind of emotions. My first thought was what have I done to cause this to myself. And how do I fix it? For women with PCOS, the solution to dealing with the condition doesn’t always have to be taking birth control or other medication. There’s a whole world of …
No! I never pictured myself squatting over hot herbal steam all in the name of finally getting some relief from my crazy cramps and absent menses. Yoni steaming sounded so crazy to me that it took me a very long time to finally try it and when I did, I couldn’t stop singing its praises …
I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 18. When I was a freshman in college, my gynecologist sat me down and told me that I had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). After multiple hospital visits in debilitating pain where no one could tell me what was wrong, I finally had an answer. This answer, PCOS, now …
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I had this sheer panic that I felt when I thought I would not be able to breastfeed in the way that I wished. It felt like so many things were going wrong, from struggling to latch baby girl, to feeling like I was not producing enough milk to sustain her growth. I tried so …
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Hormone disruptors are present in many of the everyday products we use from feminine hygiene products to kitchenware. These simple swaps helped me get my period back and ultimately helped reduce my toxin load, heal my PCOS symptoms and get pregnant after 30. This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, …
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I remember so vividly the overwhelming feeling of joy and sigh of relief when I saw “pregnant” written across the screen of the Clearblue pregnancy test. After trying to get pregnant with PCOS for a while, the lifestyle changes, diet changes and full commitment to improving my health had finally paid off. However, I was not …
Breastfeeding can be difficult in the beginning, especially if you have any physical limitations or concerns with your baby’s health. My baby came early and she had a tough time latching, and I found breastfeeding to be painful at times. I almost completely gave up but thank God I was able to substitute with pumping …
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Taking care of yourself after having a baby is essential to your overall health. After having my baby, I became so consumed with being a new mom that I unintentionally placed myself on the back burner. Those weeks after birth, instead of implementing the postpartum recovery tips. I wanted to do everything myself out of …
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