Weight that doesn’t seem to budge no matter what you do, endless fatigue, and never feeling full — sound familiar? If you are one of the 5-6 million women in the U.S. with PCOS, you know the challenge of managing these annoying symptoms.  However, many women living with PCOS have to manage an additional challenge that can come with its own set of problems: insulin resistance. So, what is insulin-resistant PCOS, and how can you manage it? Let’s dive in. What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting an estimated 4-20% of women...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones, which may result in symptoms including irregular or absent periods, acne, facial hair growth, and an increased risk of developing diabetes. With PCOS affecting 7-10% of women of childbearing age, it's no wonder that finding ways to manage these hormonal challenges is something many people seek.   Among the remedies typically recommended to people with PCOS, sipping on spearmint tea seems to be one of the more popular ones. But can the simple act of including a minty tea in your daily...

If you’ve heard of PCOS, it may be thanks to one of the celebrities or public figures who have opened up about their experience living with the condition.  The value of that can’t be underestimated: I remember a decade ago, I was in a room with a group of women when one person mentioned PCOS — and hardly anyone had ever heard of the condition. Today, PCOS doesn’t have the same type of name recognition as many other conditions, but awareness of the condition has certainly come a long way.  It’s about more than just making people...

Dealing with infertility can be really confusing, with so many options to consider. But you’re not alone on this journey. Many people face the same challenges when starting or expanding their family. We'll break down the when and why of considering Clomid as a potential solution on your path to parenthood. And we hope to make your infertility experience a bit less overwhelming. Understanding infertility and its challenges Let's begin by explaining what infertility means. According to the CDC, infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant after one year (or longer) of unprotected sex. And...

After spending your teenage years dealing with the predictable hormonal changes that come with puberty, the last thing anyone wants as an adult is a bunch of pimples. Unfortunately, acne is extremely common in adulthood. Not only does this skin condition affect 80% of the U.S. population during their lifetime, but about 50% of women experience acne in their 20s, and 25% of women report breakouts in their 40s. What can be deeply frustrating about adult acne – also known as “hormonal acne” – is that sometimes it feels like it just won’t go away. “I...

When it comes to fertility, we’ve heard about a lot of lifestyle interventions that could potentially help someone get pregnant. For people with PCOS — a disorder that can’t be cured, but can be managed — there’s even more information to consider. Some say the Mediterranean diet can boost fertility, while others swear by acupuncture, and others still believe that anti-inflammatory is the way to go. It’s all enough to make your head spin. If you’re trying to conceive, you already have enough to think about. If you’re trying to conceive while also navigating PCOS, you...

Sasha Pieterse, an actress best known for her starring role in 'Pretty Little Liars', has been candid about her experience with PCOS. When the actress was just 17, she navigated some noticeable side effects of the condition — and she did so while very much existing in the public eye. Her story illustrates so many things about the experience of living with PCOS, especially when it comes to all the unknowns associated with the condition. Like so many people who live with PCOS, Pieterse struggled with the symptoms of the disease before securing a diagnosis. After...

As September ushers in the annual observance of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month, more commonly known as PCOS, it's the perfect time to bust some myths and shed light on a topic that often perplexes those dealing with this condition: Ovulation.  PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, and it's marked by a range of symptoms including (but not limited to) irregular periods, weight gain, and hormonal imbalances. Among the most frequently asked questions about PCOS, one in particular stands out — especially for those who are trying to conceive: Can...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome — commonly known as PCOS — is an increasingly common condition affecting women, and it can have major effects on the body. You’ve probably heard that PCOS can increase a person’s risk of infertility and miscarriage, but what you may not know is that it can also come with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type two diabetes, and mood disorders. In light of how seriously the condition can affect a person’s body and life, it’s obviously crucial that people secure diagnoses so they can work to address the issues related to PCOS....

When Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s daughter, Gracie McGraw posted a recent photo of herself in a bikini, a fellow social media user took it as an opportunity to make an assumption about McGraw — but McGraw chose to do something unexpected. She came clean about a vulnerable, personal bit of health information. McGraw captioned her photo “It’s a gorgeous day for narcissism!”, and a user chose to comment “and Ozempic!” Let’s get clear about one thing: Speculating about someone’s body in this way is not okay. But McGraw took the moment and turned it into...