PCOS and Gluten Free Diets, Do They Work?
- July 1, 2022
- Gluten Intolerance, Hormone Balance, PCOS
What is PCOS? To understand PCOS and gluten free diets, its important to understand what PCOS is. PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It…
Blog Category: PCOS
What is PCOS?
PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is a hormonal disorder that can occur in women of childbearing age. This condition can cause a variety of symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, acne, weight gain, mood changes, and possible infertility if left untreated.
In order to quality for a diagnosis of PCOS, one must meet at least 2 of the following 3 criteria:
- Irregular and/or anovulatory (no ovulation) menstrual cycles
- Elevated androgen hormones, like testosterone
- Cysts on ovaries (confirmed via pelvic ultrasound)
PCOS and Gut Health: Gut-Hormone Connection
- March 27, 2022
- Gut Health, PCOS
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder amongst women today, and can manifest in a variety of symptoms…
5 Myths About PCOS and the Facts
- March 4, 2022
- Hormone Balance, PCOS
These are 5 myths about PCOS that I hear all the time regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – and they are all wrong! Below…
