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Genesis Fertility » PCOS
1M ago
Now that we have clarified several of the misconceptions of PCOS, it is important to dive into treatment. This generally…
The post PCOS Part II: What are the lifestyle modification and treatment options? appeared first on GENESIS Fertility & Reproductive Medicine ..read more
Genesis Fertility » PCOS
1y ago
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology recently published an online article authored by Dr. Alex Kotlyar and Dr. David Seifer: “Women with PCOS who undergo IVF: a comprehensive review of therapeutic strategies for successful outcomes”
PCOS is a complex syndrome. For patients with PCOS that are planning IVF, this article reviews the essential steps based upon the most recent literature that need to be taken before an IVF cycle, during an IVF cycle, and after an IVF cycle. The steps outlined in this peer-reviewed article are meant to optimize not just the success of IVF for patients with PCOS, b ..read more
Genesis Fertility » PCOS
2y ago
#2 and #3 will shock you!
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Although it is very common, yet many women are not aware they have it. Here are five facts about PCOS you should know:
FACT #1: 1 in 10 women have a diagnosis of PCOS. The diagnosis is made if you have 2 out of 3 criteria (Rotterdam Criteria) including irregular menstrual cycles (>40 days between periods), ultrasound findings of PCOS and hyperandrogenism either clinically (unwanted hair growth, hair loss, acne) or on lab findings.
FACT #2: PCOS does not mean y ..read more
Genesis Fertility » PCOS
3y ago
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common hormonal disorder. But many women don’t learn that they have it until they are having difficulty getting pregnant. The exact cause of PCOS is unknown, but it’s thought to be genetic and run in families (Gee, thanks mom).
Symptoms vary from person to person, but a few characteristics are irregular periods, excess androgens and polycystic ovaries. Obesity is also common in women with PCOS.
Read: PCOS: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Although PCOS affects everyone differently, excess body or facial hair, acne and weight gain can cause women to be ..read more
Genesis Fertility » PCOS
3y ago
Looking for a PCOS diet? Google has more than 4 million blog results and YouTube has thousands of videos with more than 10 million views on PCOS diets. If I somehow manage to exhaust all that information, I can use my Amazon Prime account and have books delivered tomorrow with thousands of PCOS diet tips and recipes.
Is there a PCOS Diet?
So what’s the deal? If I am overweight and have PCOS should I cut out dairy because it causes inflammation in the body? Should I cut out gluten? Maybe increase my protein and fat intake and induce ketogenesis? Unfortunately, consuming all of that internet inf ..read more
Genesis Fertility » PCOS
3y ago
This was written for nurses, but there are two great articles here:
#1. causes of infertility #2. weight and fertility issues
Easy to read even if you aren’t a health care professional!
Nurses play a vital role in educating their patients about the cause(s) of their infertility, as well as making sure they understand all aspects of the treatment process. Infertility nurses also provide support for their patients throughout their infertility journey . . .read more.
http://www.genesisfertility.com/genesisblog.html
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Genesis Fertility » PCOS
3y ago
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a very common disorder. It affects 5-10% of women of reproductive age, making it one of the most common hormonal disorders in this age group.
What causes PCOS?
The exact cause of PCOS is not known. It is likely that a combination of factors lead to the development of it. PCOS is thought arise from both genetic factors that may run in families and environmental factors, such as the diet that one consumes, are also thought to play a role in its development.
Characteristics of PCOS
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome have three ..read more
Genesis Fertility » PCOS
3y ago
Getting pregnant can be challenging, and can become even more so if you have irregular periods. However, you are not alone – up to one third of patients diagnosed with infertility have issues with irregular periods.
What are considered irregular periods?
Well, the average menstrual cycle occurs every 28 days. Cycles that are shorter or longer by more than 7 days are considered abnormal. In other words, cycles that are shorter or longer than every 21-35 days.
If your cycle length falls outside this range, you may not be ovulating (releasing an egg) each month, which will decrease your chances o ..read more
Genesis Fertility » PCOS
3y ago
Do you have PCOS? Recently diagnosed and don’t know where to turn for information? Learn more at PCOSupport http://www.pcosupport.org/
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Genesis Fertility » PCOS
3y ago
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common hormone disorder that affects 5-10% of all women. It is a leading cause of infertility and one of the most under-diagnosed diseases in the United States. PCOS is characterized by seemingly unrelated symptoms and may include irregular or absent periods, lack of ovulation, weight gain, acne, excessive facial hair, and infertility. Surprisingly, most women with PCOS do not even know they have it. Most women are never officially diagnosed until they begin trying to conceive and seek help in getting pregnant.
Watch this video to learn more about PCO ..read more