Updated Articles and Resources
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Important Discussions to Have With Your Doctor About PCOS
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Updated:
Friday, April 05, 2013
Despite the fact that PCOS is one of the most common hormonal conditions found in women of child-bearing age, many people have never heard of it. If you’ve been recently diagnosed, or even if... -
Should I Continue My Metformin in Early Pregnancy?
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Updated:
Friday, April 05, 2013
Getting a positive pregnancy test when you take medication for a chronic condition can induce anxiety over whether to continue or stop taking the medication. Get more information here about whether... -
Treating PCOS Related Heart Disease
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
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Thursday, March 07, 2013
Treating heart disease when you have PCOS is no different from if you didn’t have PCOS. Get more information here about treating PCOS related heart disease. -
Preventing Heart Disease When You Have PCOS
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
PCOS-related heart conditions include atherosclerosis, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Read on for tips on preventing heart disease when you PCOS. -
How Often Should I See My Doctor if I Have PCOS?
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
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Thursday, February 07, 2013
When diagnosed with a chronic condition like PCOS, it can leave you uncertain as to when and how often you should follow up with your doctor or specialist. Get some information here about how often... -
Should I Freeze My Eggs if I Have PCOS ?
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Oocyte cryopreservation, or egg freezing, is a relatively new procedure in which women can freeze their eggs while young if they wish to delay pregnancy. Many women wonder if this is a good option ... -
Can I Catch PCOS?
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Even though PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders, most people have never heard of it. This leads many women to wonder exactly what this condition is and what causes it. Get more inform... -
Should I Have Pap Smears More Frequently if I have PCOS?
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
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Monday, February 04, 2013
Many women wonder if having PCOS means that they need more frequent pap smears or pelvic exams. Get more information about whether you should have a pap smear more often if you have PCOS. -
Do I Need to Pay Strict Attention to My Weight if I Have Lean PCOS?
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Many women with PCOS struggle with their weight, regardless of their diet and exercise plan. There are many women, however, that are classified as having “lean PCOS”. Get more informati... -
How To Use the Gonal F Pen
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The Gonal F pen is a common medication used in the course of fertility treatments. Learn here how to use the Gonal F Pen. -
How to Avoid Holiday Overeating
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Holiday overeating and it's impact on our weight is something we all worry about. Get 9 tips here about how to avoid holiday overeating. -
5 Winter Skin Tips for Women with PCOS
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Women with PCOS often face unique challenges with their skin – issues like acne, acanthosis nigricans, skin tags and abnormal hair growth are all very common and can be quite troublesome. Wom... -
Tips for Selecting an Infertility Practice
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Updated:
Monday, December 31, 2012
Selecting an infertility practice isn't easy because there are a lot of factors to consider, not just the physician treating you. The truth is, you will be dealing with the clinic very intimately ... -
Exercising in the Winter
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Updated:
Monday, December 31, 2012
Exercise in the wintertime can be tough because the cold weather makes it difficult to be outside for long periods of time. Exercise doesn’t have to stop, however, but you may need to make so... -
An Overview of IVF
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Monday, February 18, 2008
Updated:
Monday, December 31, 2012
Making the decision to proceed with In Vitro Fertilization, or IVF, can dramatically increase a couples chance of conceiving. However, the process be overwhelming. Learn about what happens during... -
8 Diet Tips for Losing Weight in the Winter
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Monday, December 31, 2012
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Dieting in the wintertime can be difficult for a number of reasons. Check out these 8 tips for dieting in the winter. -
Top 10 Healthy Foods
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Updated:
Monday, December 31, 2012
Eating healthy foods does not mean bland, tasteless meals. There are many rich and flavorful foods that are also rich in vitamins and antioxidants, promoting a healthy body. What are the best heal... -
Managing Holiday Stress
Created:
Friday, November 30, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Let’s face it, the holidays can be a stressful time — spending time with family isn’t always fun, and there’s always too much to do. Check out these tips for managing holiday... -
Taking Care of Your PCOS When Traveling for the Holidays
Created:
Friday, November 30, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Whether you're traveling to visit family for the holidays or going on an extended vacation, there are certain things you’ll need to think about ahead of time if you have PCOS. Check out these... -
Simple Changes You Can Make to Stay Healthy in the New Year When You Have PCOS
Created:
Friday, November 30, 2012
Updated:
Friday, November 30, 2012
As we approach the New Year, we tend to think about ways we can improve our lives and be healthier. Even if we don’t make formal resolutions, there are simple ways we can aim to lead a health... -
What Should I Do With My Extra Embryos?
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
When undergoing IVF, a common fertility treatment, embryos are formed in the laboratory before being transferred back into a woman's body. If multiple embryos are formed, the clinic will need direc... -
Nutrition Basics
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Monday, March 24, 2008
Updated:
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Because of the amount of information available through the web and media, many of the nutrition basics get lost. Here is a brief refresher on the nutrition basics you need to know. -
How to Select the Correct Needle Size For an Injection
Created:
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Part of doing injections is using the correct needle and syringe. Learn here how to select the correct needle size when doing an injection. -
What You Should Know Before Participating in a PCOS Clinical Study
Created:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
PCOS is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of child-bearing years. That being said, physicians and researchers still aren’t sure what causes the condition, why women a... -
10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When You Have PCOS
Created:
Monday, April 30, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Having PCOS doesn't mean that your life is over. There are a lot of things you can do to keep yourself healthy and minimize your risk for developing complications later in life. Check out this lis... -
IVF Financing Programs
Created:
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
There are a multitude of IVF financing programs that can help you finance your infertility treatment. Share a review of the IVF financing program that you used here. -
Questions for Teens to Ask Their Doctor About PCOS
Created:
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Just because you are a teenager who has been diagnosed with PCOS, it doesn’t mean that you are powerless to take control of your health. Here are five questions that teens should ask their do... -
Talking to Your Parents About PCOS
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Talking to your parents about a sensitive topic like PCOS doesn’t have to be embarrassing or end in a fight. Here are a few tips to make the conversation run more smoothly. -
Best Practices for Administering Injections
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Thursday, April 02, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Taking injections can be intimidating. Get some tips on the proper way to do an injection here. -
5 Alpha Reductase
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
5 alpha reductase is a key enzyme involved in turning testosterone into dihydrotestosterone or DHT. Learn more about 5 alpha reductase here. -
Endometrial Hyperplasia
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Tuesday, November 09, 2010
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition of abnormal endometrial growth. Get the full definition of endometrial hyperplasia here. -
Alopecia
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Friday, July 30, 2010
Updated:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Alopecia can be defined as a medical term for baldness. Get the full definition of alopecia here.