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PCOS Long Journey to The Happy End

Hi Girls, Maybe my story will have one day a good end but I am not there yet. Until I was 31 years old I lived my dream, having lovely husband, good

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PCOS and Miscarriage

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How to Deal with PCOS and Stress

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Melatonin May Help PCOS and Your Ovaries and Thyroid

Melatonin may improve ovarian and thyroid function and thus remove an aspect of PCOS.

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How to Relieve PCOS Symptoms: Have an Exercise Plan.

Did you exercise today? If not, you're limiting your ability to reduce PCOS suffering and frustration. Find out what you can do.

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The Key to PCOS Success: Start Where You Are Right Now

Here's the wisdom of two women who have PCOS and have been successful in dealing with it. Steady progression is the key to success.

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Women with PCOS: Are You Playing Genetic Russian Roulette?

PCOS and your genes are affected by your "epigenome". Reduce symptoms by improving your epigenome with diet and more.

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PCOS - Could It Be All in Your Head?

Among women with PCOS, mood disorders and depression are 3 times more likely than in other women. Find out what to do about it.

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PCOS and Sleep Apnea Create a Vicious Cycle

Sleep apnea can escape your notice. But up to one-half of women with PCOS may have sleep apnea or related sleep disorders, which imbalance your hormones.

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Estrogen Dominance Leads to PCOS Problems. Could Flax Help?

Estrogen dominance contributes to a long list of PCOS symptoms. Discover what those symptoms are and how flax might be a good idea.

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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and Insulin Resistance: 6 Treatment Options

PCOS and insulin resistance are often interrelated. Learn treatment options for improving insulin sensitivity with exercise, diet and supplements.

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Women with PCOS Found Low in Selenium. Could Your Hormones Be Affected?

Lower levels of selenium are associated with PCOS and imbalances in luteinizing hormone and testosterone, worsening symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.

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Gymnema Is a Helpful Herbal Supplement for PCOS, Diabetes, Blood Sugar Control

Gymnema is one of several herbal supplement that could help relieve symptoms of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), diabetes or blood sugar problems.

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Ovarian Cysts: What You Need to Know. Are They Related to PCOS?

Ovarian cysts: what they are, symptoms, types of cysts, how treated, diagnosed and prevented. How an ovarian cyst relates to PCOS and how diet influences cysts.

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Medical Therapy Options for PCOS and Infertility

PCOS and infertility are typically treated with steroid hormones, anti-androgens, anti-obesity, and insulin altering drugs. Fertility agents and surgery are also used.

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PCOS, Weight Gain Linked to Hidden Environmental Chemicals

Research shows environmental pollution makes you fatter, and contributes to other PCOS symptoms. A detox program may help.

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Got PCOS? Try Restoring Your Cycle with Psychotherapy or Hypnosis

PCOS is partly an emotional and mental problem. If you can shift your mindset, you may be able to normalize your cycle.

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PCOS Success Stories. How other Women Have Managed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Suffering from PCOS or infertility? Other women share their experiences - what worked and what didn't.

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Could Dioxins Make PCOS Worse by Creating 'Progesterone Resistance'?

Do dioxins create progesterone resistance, endometriosis and PCOS? How to get them out of your diet.

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PCOS and Infertility Helped by Multi-Vitamin-Mineral Dietary Supplement

PCOS symptoms such as infertility, insulin resistance, obesity, hair problems, and lack of energy are helped by a multivitamin nutritional supplement.

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Have PCOS? Get Lab Tests to Check Your Blood Sugar and Insulin

PCOS is caused partly by insulin resistance. Glucose and insulin testing may identify insulin or blood sugar problems that can be treated with metformin or natural methods.

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What to Look for in Nutritional Supplements - Quality Is the Key

Our clinical experience shows that you'll get healthier if you buy the highest quality dietary supplements. There are no standards for quality, so buy wisely. Use these quality guidelines.

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Could Rocket Fuel Be in Your Prenatal Vitamins?

Pregnancy and health is precious - but is jeopardized by a toxic chemical commonly found in prenatal and other vitamins.

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Could PCOS Symptoms Be Affected by Your Blood Type?

Your blood type may tell you what foods you should avoid if you have PCOS, inflammation or immune or other health problems.

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What Do PCOS, Marijuana and Fatty Foods Have in Common?

PCOS, marijuana and fatty foods don't mix. Over-stimulation of the endocannabinoid signaling system in your body can increase insulin resistance and worsen your symptoms.

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PCOS Diet Plan Essential for Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Weight

You need a natural PCOS diet plan to offset your genetic tendencies to gain weight, be infertile, and have acne, hair loss and hirsutism.

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Important for PCOS: The Difference Between Native and Foreign Hormones

For women with PCOS, the distinction between natural and synthetic hormones is important.

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What Hormones Do. What Could Be the Side Effects?

To control PCOS, you need to understand hormones and how they work.

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PCOS and Corticosteroids. Is There a Role?

Corticosteroids are sometimes used in PCOS to reduce male hormone production and thus reduce symptoms and improve fertility. However, they have side effects.

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The Grace of God Helped Me Overcome PCOS

It was two weeks before I was leaving for my one year missionary program in Costa Rica. There I was, sitting in the doctor's office as she shared my diagnosis

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PCOS Research Says 'Stages of Change' Help with Weight Loss

If you can progress through the stages of change, medical research shows that you'll have a better chance of losing weight if you have PCOS.

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Naltrexone a Possible Treatment Option for PCOS?

Have you heard of "naltrexone"? It is a drug used mostly to treat drug and alcohol addiction. But in low doses, some clinicians have been using naltrexone as an "off label" treatment for AIDS, cancer, autoimmune diseases and central nervous system disorders.

A medical study has shown that naltrexone may be beneficial in reducing problems associated with PCOS. In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome were given naltrexone for six months.

It helped to improve ovulation and pregnancy rates. It also appeared to help with weight loss, as well as reductions in insulin and testosterone levels. The women reported less (unwanted hair growth) and acne.

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There's a PCOS Diet that Can Make You Feel Better

PCOS Research shows you may feel better about yourself with a ketogenic type of diet.

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Babies of PCOS Mothers Develop More Autism, ADHD

The children of mothers with PCOS have a higher rate of autism and ADHD than other children.

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No. 1 Thing to Control PCOS: Eat More Vegetables!

Diet is super-important for controlling symptoms of PCOS. But we don't eat enough vegetables. Discover the amount of vegetables you need.

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Juicing May Help You Reduce PCOS Symptoms and Improve Your Cycle

A woman with PCOS reports great success with juicing to reduce her symptoms, including more regular menstrual cycles and reduction of hair loss.

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Have PCOS? 3 Ways to Reduce Stress that Worsens Symptoms

Research says PCOS is complicated by chronic stress. Here are techniques to reduce stress and risk of poor pregnancy outcome.

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PCOS Women More Sensitive to Stress, Increases Symptoms and Miscarriage Risk.

PCOS is made worse by chronic stress. It increases belly fat and risk of bad pregnancy outcome, and makes you overeat.

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How Women Overcame PCOS and Had Pregnancy Success -- Their Stories

PCOS women and their success stories. If you suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome, these stories will inspire you to not lose hope.

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PCOS-Related Urinary Problems May Be Caused by Male Hormones

If you have PCOS, excessively high levels of androgens (male hormones) might contribute to problems with urination.

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PCOS Problems Reduced 11 Ways by L-Carnitine

Carnitine may help reduce hair loss, lose weight, burn fat, improve liver health and relieve other PCOS symptoms.

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PCOS Is Associated with Fibroids, Liver Disease

Fibroids are associated with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Better diet can help.

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Jennifer's Small Victory over PCOS

How one women with PCOS all her life used simple lifestyle changes to regain her normal cycle after failing with drugs and doctors.

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Weight Problems in PCOS Made Worse by Inflammation

Weight loss in women with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is made more difficult because of chronic inflammation and improper diet.

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Selected PCOS Books and Resources to Help You Get Healthy

Discover PCOS books, ebooks, newsletters, support groups, research resources and more to help you with weight, infertility, hair loss, hirsutism and risk of diabetes.

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The Answers Are Out There. PCOS CONQUERED!

I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome at age 16. My case was as bad as it gets: I wasn't able to menstruate at all...ever. I am now ovulating

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Relieve PCOS by Controlling Male Hormones with Plant Extracts and Better Diet

Find out how to control PCOS by reducing the effect of male hormones like testosterone.

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Have PCOS? Acupuncture Helps Induce Ovulation and May Help You to Get Pregnant

Have PCOS? Acupuncture can help to induce ovulation, make IVF more effective, help you lose weight, and relieve depression.

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Are Your Muscles Responsible for PCOS Symptoms?

You a couch potato? If so, you're making PCOS symptoms worse. Muscle movement is an excellent way to control polycystic ovary syndrome.

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