Related Conditions
As a result of the many hormonal changes which occur in PCOS, other serious health risks are present when you have the disease. In order to stay healthy, it is important to learn what they are, and how to look out for them.
If I Have PCOS, Am I At a Greater Risk For Having a Miscarriage?
It is not unusual for women with PCOS to be concerned about their risk of miscarriage. Learn here about some of the most commonly asked questions regarding PCOS and miscarriage risk.
It is not unusual for women with PCOS to be concerned about their risk of miscarriage. Learn here about some of the most commonly asked questions regarding PCOS and miscarriage risk.
High Cholesterol & PCOS
High levels of cholesterol are one of the possible complications of PCOS. Learn here more about the types of cholesterol, and how high cholesterol is diagnosed, and treated.
High levels of cholesterol are one of the possible complications of PCOS. Learn here more about the types of cholesterol, and how high cholesterol is diagnosed, and treated.
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is one of the complications that has been associated with PCOS. Learn about hypertension, it's relationship with PCOS and treatment options.
Hypertension is one of the complications that has been associated with PCOS. Learn about hypertension, it's relationship with PCOS and treatment options.
Hirsutism - Dealing With and Treating Excess Hair
Do you have excess hair on your face, chest or back? Learn and compare the many ways you can deal with excess hair, or hirsutism.
Do you have excess hair on your face, chest or back? Learn and compare the many ways you can deal with excess hair, or hirsutism.
Seeing the Doctor: What to Rule Out When Diagnosing PCOS
Before the doctor can diagnose you with PCOS, he needs to rule out other conditions. Here are descriptions of the other diseases he may be considering before a diagnosis of PCOS.
Before the doctor can diagnose you with PCOS, he needs to rule out other conditions. Here are descriptions of the other diseases he may be considering before a diagnosis of PCOS.
PCOS and Endometrial Cancer
Women with PCOS need to be aware of the increased risk of endometrial cancer. A woman who does not get her period regularly is at a greater risk of getting cancer of the endometrium due to the increased growth of the uterine lining. Learn about the link between PCOS and endometrial cancer here.
Women with PCOS need to be aware of the increased risk of endometrial cancer. A woman who does not get her period regularly is at a greater risk of getting cancer of the endometrium due to the increased growth of the uterine lining. Learn about the link between PCOS and endometrial cancer here.
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome is a collection of factors can which increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Having PCOS can put you at a greater risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome, so it is important to understand this disease, and what you can do to prevent it.
Metabolic Syndrome is a collection of factors can which increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Having PCOS can put you at a greater risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome, so it is important to understand this disease, and what you can do to prevent it.
PCOS and Diabetes
Insulin resistance is a common complication of PCOS. The body finds it increasingly difficult to process the carbohydrates that you eat each day. If left untreated, it can eventually lead to diabetes and other serious health concerns. There are a number of ways in which you can help prevent this common issue.
Insulin resistance is a common complication of PCOS. The body finds it increasingly difficult to process the carbohydrates that you eat each day. If left untreated, it can eventually lead to diabetes and other serious health concerns. There are a number of ways in which you can help prevent this common issue.
Endometrial Biopsy
Describes why a doctor may order an endometrial biopsy and what to expect from the procedure.
Describes why a doctor may order an endometrial biopsy and what to expect from the procedure.
Endometrial Cancer
A woman's risk for endometrial cancer increases if she has PCOS and irregular or infrequent cycles. Learn more about monitoring, prevention and treatment of this disease.
A woman's risk for endometrial cancer increases if she has PCOS and irregular or infrequent cycles. Learn more about monitoring, prevention and treatment of this disease.
Metabolic Syndrome
A guide to metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions which are typically found together. Obesity, insulin resistance, and PCOS are all risk factors for developing this serious disease. Learn about prevention, self care and screening on this site from the Mayo Clinic.
A guide to metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions which are typically found together. Obesity, insulin resistance, and PCOS are all risk factors for developing this serious disease. Learn about prevention, self care and screening on this site from the Mayo Clinic.
PCOS and Obesity
With a large percentage of women with PCOS being obese, it necessary to recognize the impact that the extra weight has on a woman's health. Learn about how obesity can affect not only your self esteem, but all body systems as well.
With a large percentage of women with PCOS being obese, it necessary to recognize the impact that the extra weight has on a woman's health. Learn about how obesity can affect not only your self esteem, but all body systems as well.