Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that can impact a woman’s reproductive system in a big way. Women with PCOS often deal with infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, polycystic ovaries, and sex hormone imbalances that contribute to a lot of chronic common symptoms.  Since PCOS symptoms can often be rooted to sex hormone levels, often Cysters get put on hormonal birth control pills to “manage” their PCOS challenges. However, hormonal birth control doesn’t get to the core of the problem, and symptoms usually return when you get off the pill. In many cases, hormonal b ..read more

We’ve all heard the story. You go to the doctor as a female, tell them your unusual symptoms and one of two things happens: They tell you it’s normal, or they put you on hormonal birth control pills. I know this story, because it’s something almost everyone in the Cysterhood has experienced.  So, as a female, sometimes it’s important to take charge of your own health. If that’s you, congratulations! You’re on your first step to healing! Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is unfortunately very common. So, if you’re experiencing a lot of strange physical symptoms. There’s no better place to s ..read more

#230: Sonali is an amazing and inspirational Cyster from The Cysterhood! She developed symptoms of PCOS as early as 12 years old but just like many others, was not diagnosed for 10 years. It wasn’t until later that she found The Cysterhood and truly understood what PCOS was and how to manage it. She currently lives in London and is reaching her health goals step by step with PCOS! In this episode, Sonali talks about specific dietary changes and supplements that made the biggest impact in her journey as well as practices that have been the most beneficial in her mental well-being. If you are n ..read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects millions of women of reproductive age. PCOS is often pretty difficult to diagnose and ultimately requires several tests and symptoms to confirm the chronic hormonal issue. However, you don’t need to have a definite diagnosis to start trying strategies or lifestyle changes to help you reverse your symptoms! One symptom of PCOS that often gets overlooked is PCOS face shape. Yes! If you’ve noticed changes in your facial features, that could be due to your polycystic ovarian syndrome (POCS.) Other things you may not know to find ..read more

Birth control is often prescribed to women as a cure-all for whatever their ailment is. Have acne? Take the pill! Have bad periods? Take the pill! Have PCOS? Take the pill! Beyond contraception, the pill is prescribed all the time for various hormonal issues. The problem is, though hormonal oral contraceptives work for many, for others, the synthetic hormones can cause terrible side effects.  If you’re someone who has taken hormonal birth control, and recently gotten off of it. How are you feeling? Great, I hope! However, if you’re experiencing symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, you m ..read more

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone condition that affects women with the disorder in a lot of ways. Unforuntately, one of the best known symptoms of PCOS is infertility. Because of the hormone imbalances that often come with PCOS, conceiving, carrying, and delivering babies can be very difficult. It’s a heartbreaking journey that I’ve seen so many women endure. If this is you, hang tight, because I can help!  There are lots of ways you can reverse your PCOS naturally and see improvements in all of your symptoms, including infertility. Exercising, changing your eating habits ..read more

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that can be managed using natural, holistic methods like diet and exercise. Cysters often experience a whole catalog of PCOS symptoms, but a balanced anti-inflammatory gluten- and dairy-free diet can be really helpful to not only lose weight, but feel better!  Managing your PCOS is all about breaking the cycle of insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance. These three problems feed into each other and contribute to most PCOS symptoms—everything from weight gain and acne to fatigue and sleep problems. Luckily ..read more

Why PCOS is so difficult to diagnose #228: Why is it so challenging for women with PCOS to get the healthcare they need? PCOS is just so complex for us to be pushed out of the doctor’s office after only being given a band-aid solution and having so many questions left unanswered. For this episode, we will be talking about the current state of women’s health and what this means for us with PCOS. We will also give you our tips on how to find the right doctor for you and what you can ask them to get all the labs and resources you need! This episode is for you if: – You are still looking for the ..read more

Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by glands in our body. They travel through our bloodstream to different organs and tissues, where they help make all the bodily functions carry on optimally! They’ll support and control pretty much everything, including  growth, metabolism, reproduction, mood, and more.  Hormones are like the body’s communication system, making sure all the processes work together in harmony! So, if your hormones are imbalanced, you can feel its effects throughout your body. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an endocrine condition, which means it’s all ..read more

#228: Why is it so challenging for women with PCOS to get the healthcare they need? PCOS is just so complex for us to be pushed out of the doctor’s office after only being given a band-aid solution and having so many questions left unanswered. For this episode, we will be talking about the current state of women’s health and what this means for us with PCOS. We will also give you our tips on how to find the right doctor for you and what you can ask them to get all the labs and resources you need! This episode is for you if: – You are still looking for the right doctor to help guide you throug ..read more