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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Learn important PCOS facts. Have informed conversations with your clinician.
What is PCOS?
Effecting 1 in 10 women, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a reproductive hormone imbalance, which creates problems in the ovaries. While the ovaries should make the egg that is released each month as part of a healthy menstrual cycle, with PCOS, the egg may not develop as it should or it may not be released during ovulation as it should be.

What is PCOS
Diagnosing PCOS
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Diagnosis and treatment of PCOS remain controversial with challenges defining individual components within the diagnostic criteria, significant clinical heterogeneity generating a range of phenotypes with or without obesity, ethnic differences and variation in clinical features across the life course.
From the International Evidence-Based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) (2018)
Diagnosing PCOS

What are typical PCOS Symptoms?
TRACK YOUR SYMPTOMS TO HELP YOUR DOCTOR HELP YOU
Acne
Low sex drive
Fatigue
Excessive body hair growth
Irregular periods
Mood changes
Male pattern baldness or thinning hair
Weight changes & trouble losing weight
Trouble conceiving/ infertility
PCOS Symptoms
PCOS on the Podcast
Listen to the Spotify Podcast Playlist to hear experts speak about PCOS signs, symptoms, and treatment options.
We discuss:
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Difference between ovarian cysts and PCOS
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What is the main cause of PCOS?
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What are the first signs of PCOS?
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What is the diagnostic criteria for PCOS?
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Can PCOS tests be wrong?
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Can birth control cause PCOS?
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Is PCOS genetically inherited?
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PCOS effects on mental health
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What food is best for PCOS?

Podcast Episodes on PCOS
The Team You Need
PCOS is complex. Build the right team to support you.
(Yes, they should be in one building!)
Doctor
Helps you with a diagnosis and treatment plan
Nutritionist
Ensures you are on a proper diet to manage symptoms
Mental Health Professional
Supports you through the mental health impact many face with PCOS
Dermatologist
Should you suffer from hirsutism, your dermatologist can provide suggestions
Blog Posts on PCOS
Products to Support PCOS
PCOS Tracker
Find a PCOS Doctor
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