It's no secret that there is a connection between PCOS and weight gain. With the growing awareness of the obesity crisis in the United States has come the influx of diet plans that promise dramatic results. Many of these provide little or no scientific data to back up their claims. Even more of them prove to be difficult to maintain. Often times, most people go back to their old ways of eating after some time, usually after the weight is lost, and put all if not more weight back on. This is particularly true of women with PCOS. Because dieting and weight loss is so difficult, it is not uncommon for women to try many different diet plans leaving them to wonder, what is the best PCOS diet?

It doesn't seem fair. As if there isn't enough to think about with PCOS, you also have the added worry of how your skin is going to look. Acne is very common with PCOS, and yes, those pesky hormones are responsible yet again. The extra testosterone found in PCOS can increase the amount of oil your skin produces. Luckily, there are many different treatments and types of treatment that are available to help you manage. What works best for you? Give suggestions and get advice in your PCOS forums!

I published several new pieces of content this month. In case you missed anything, here is a summary of the most current content on the About PCOS site.

• Managing Your Symptoms as a Teen with PCOS
• How Do I Talk to My Friends About PCOS?
• 10 Things You Shouldn't Do When You Have PCOS
• What is Lean PCOS?

Check out some of these new articles and don't forget to weigh in at the PCOS Forums!

Sunday, April 22 marks the beginning of National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), an initiative designed to raise awareness about infertility and the challenges associated with this disease.  Millions of couples all over the world suffer silently when they aren't able to conceive a pregnancy, as many choose to not discuss their infertility struggles with their friends, family or other loved ones.

While many couples and infertility professionals deal with these challenges daily, NIAW is a special time when reproductive issues are thrust into the national spotlight. This year's theme is "Don't ignore infertility", which is designed to encourage people to speak with their friends, family and healthcare professionals. So, go ahead: open up to your friends about the struggles you are facing, be honest with your family about why you haven't had children, or finally make that appointment with an infertility specialist. You might just be surprised at how many people you know who are facing the same issues.