Progestin Treatment for PCOS May Actually Hinder Pregnancy
by Leigh Ann Woodruff, May 28, 2012Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is often treated with progestin, a synthetic progesterone in birth control pills. Progestin is often used as the first step in...
View ArticleReaching Out to Women of Hispanic and Latina Origin about PCOS
By a blog by Laurence A. Jacobs, M.D.,Fertility Centers of Illinois, June 28, 2012Women of Hispanic and Latina origin are at greater risk for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder...
View ArticleDiagnosing PCOS, Polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an androgen excess disorder that affects between 5 percent and 10 percent of all women. PCOS is a syndrome, not a disease, which means that it is a collection of physical...
View ArticleNatural Treatments for PCOS
December 12, 2012There is good news for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who have experienced previous intolerance to prescription treatments of insulin resistance. More and more data is...
View ArticlePCOS Myths and Facts | PCOS Information
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which there are many small cysts in the ovaries. These cysts can affect a woman’s fertility because they disturb hormone cycles. Usually women with...
View ArticlePolycystic Ovary Syndrome Is a Fertility and Metabolic Problem
By RMA of NYA blog by Rashmi Kudesia, MD, RMA of New York, August 3, 2015Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormone disorder that has been misunderstood, underdiagnosed and undertreated for many...
View ArticlePCOS and Weight Loss
There is a clear link between weight and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is estimated that 50 to 60 percent of women with PCOS are obese, and more are somewhat overweight. Research shows that in...
View ArticleIt’s Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month - What You Need to Know
By Jessi WallaceA blog by Jessi Wallace, September 18, 2015September is PCOS Awareness Month, and women everywhere are speaking out and sharing their experience with PCOS on blogs, Facebook, Instagram,...
View Article5 Things you should know about PCOS
By RMA of Central Pennsylvania at PinnaclehealthA blog by Kara Nguyen, MD, MPH, RMA of Central Pennsylvania at PinnacleHealth, November 18, 2015Your doctor may have diagnosed you with Polycystic...
View ArticleWhat Is the Connection Between PCOS and Infertility and Overall Health?
Dr. Rashmi Kudesia, a fertility doctor with RMA of New York discusses how PCOS and infertility are linked to a woman's overall health.Subjects: PCOSRegional Microsites: Brooklyn, NYMedia: Ask the...
View ArticleIf I Have an Irregular Period or No Period Do I Have PCOS?
Dr. William Schlaff from RMA at Jefferson discusses PCOS. Just because a woman might have an irregular or absent period, it does not mean that she absolutely has PCOS. Dr. Schlaff speaks to the...
View ArticleIs PCOS Treatment Successful?
Dr. Rashmi Kudesia of RMA of New York discusses PCOS treatment success.Subjects: PCOSRegional Microsites: Brooklyn, NYMedia: Ask the ExpertRelated ContentHow Should I Evaluate the Convenience of Mini...
View ArticleWhat Fertility Drugs Help Induce Ovulation in PCOS Patients?
Dr. William Sclaff from RMA at Jefferson discusses which fertility drugs help induce ovulation in PCOS patients.Subjects: PCOSRegional Microsites: Philadelphia, PAMedia: Ask the ExpertRelated...
View ArticlePolycystic Ovary Syndrome
By Allen MorganA blog by Dr. Allen Morgan, Morgan Fertility & Reproductive Medicine, April 6, 2015In PCOS, the follicle never reaches a size big enough to ovulate so the ovary doesn’t produce...
View ArticleYour Erratic Periods Might Be Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
By Allen MorganA blog by Dr. Allen Morgan, Morgan Fertility & Reproductive Medicine, March 23, 2015Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women, affecting 5-10% of...
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