Whiskers, Weight Gain, Acne, No Periods-Oh MY! PCOS (Part 1 and 2)
Whiskers, Weight Gain, Acne, No periods- Oh MY!
PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome part 1
Whiskers, weight gain, missed/irregular periods, thin hair. These symptoms can be associated with imbalanced hormones, namely high testosterone and low estrogen and progesterone. In genetically susceptible women these are symptoms of Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. Many small follicles that never have the chance to grow to a mature egg in the ovary.
PCOS is a very frustrating; it can disrupt fertility, cause anxiety and depression. Diagnosis is made by lab tests, not ultra sound of the ovaries. Standard treatments are blood sugar medication, metformin, testosterone reducing medication, spironolactone and treatments. That is about all conventional medicine has to offer. Functional medicine looks at diet, nutrients, sleep, and stress. There are four sub types of PCOS, depending upon which type you present with determines treatment. This approach can be a game changer for feeling good, re establishing normal periods and boosting fertility.
PCOS-Insulin Resistant Part 2
Do you have weight you just can’t loose? Acne? Facial hair? Elevated Blood sugar? Irregular periods? These are signs of PCOS with Insulin Resistance, the most common type of PCOS. Diet plays a very important role in managing this type; breakfast being the most important meal of your day. High insulin (blood sugar) increases testosterone decreases egg quality can cause acne and facial hair chin hair. Proper nutrition, making quality sleep a priority and stress reduction are all important factors to managing this. While this can never be cured, it can be well managed.