Hormonal Imbalance in PCOS: Insulin and Thyroid
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by chronic oligo- and/or anovulation, clinical and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism, and/or polycystic ovaries detected by ultrasound. Three main phenotypes of PCOS have been proposed: Classic PCOS with hyperandrogenism and an-ovulation, with or without polycystic ovaries; Ovulatory PCOS with hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries; and Anovulatory PCOS without hyperandrogenism and with […]
National Nutrition Week 2021
National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1 to September 7 annually in India. The theme of the 2021 National Nutrition Week is ‘feeding smart right from start’. Let’s understand the relevance. What is “feeding smart right from start”? The foundation of lifelong health, wellbeing, and productivity is established during our early stages of life, which […]
Tips For Healthy Skin
Skin is the largest organ of our body. It constitutes of around 16% of total body weight. Skin serves as a physical barrier to harmful external forces, such as UV radiation, pathogens, and various chemicals. Similar to other organs, our skin also requires special care for optimal function. It is the main part of our […]
Exercise and PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal problem that affects a women during their childbearing years. It not only affects the reproductive system but also metabolism in general. However, there is no cure to it yet. It increases the risk of pregnancy complications and type 2 diabetes. 2 non pharmacological ways to manage PCOS are exercising and […]