Are diabetes & PCOS connected?

Experts believe that PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and type 2 diabetes are related. PCOS disrupts the endocrine system in women and rises the androgen levels. These androgen levels are known as male hormones. PCOS is mainly caused because of the insulin resistance due to the high level of insulin produced by the pancreas. Symptoms of…

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Natural Ways to Control and Treat PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome is very common in women that are in their reproductive age. The symptoms of PCOS are: irregular menstrual cycle ovarian cysts obesity acne thinning of hair The causes of PCOS are uncertain but two of the major factors of PCOS are insulin resistance and hormone regulation. You can easily control these symptoms…

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Herbs for PCOS

People with PCOS condition cannot regulate the insulin, so it gets build up in the body and causes to produce higher levels of the male hormones known as androgens. Adaptogen herbs help to balance these hormones. Some of them also help to ease other symptoms of PCOS.  These herbs are not FDA approved so you…

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Supplements for PCOS

Intake of supplements can help you in treating the symptoms that are associated with PCOS such as inflammation, insulin resistance and regulating your hormones. Supplements are not FDA approved and there are chances that they may interfere with the prescribed medication and treatment of PCOS. So, you should always consult the doctor before taking any…

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How to Get Pregnant With PCOS

Women with the condition of PCOS can suffer from infertility but that does not mean you cannot get pregnant. There are many fertility treatments such as IVF, gonadotropins, Clomid, etc. Some of the women can get pregnant by making some lifestyle changes and taking fertility drugs whereas most of them need fertility treatment.  Losing weight…

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Difference between Perimenopause & PCOS

PCOS is polycystic ovary syndrome. PCOS and menopause, both have a relation with hormones bit menopause does not cure PCOS. When you hit your menopause phase there are chances that you might have some symptoms of PCOS along with the symptoms of menopause.  Symptoms of perimenopause vs. PCOS There are chances that you still see…

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