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 […]
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 […]