Why is Metformin Used for PCOS?
Before we get started on why Metformin is used for PCOS, here’s a quick refresher on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
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Are Soy & Herbs Safe and Effective During Menopause?
My patients know that their estrogen levels drop during menopause, and that dip in hormones can make it harder to sleep. They are having hot flashes, night sweats, and wake up with brain fog. They might be a little irritable. They are also concerned about their bone health as estrogen decreases, and so they are […]
Continue readingPainful Sex After 50
There are many reasons why women over 50 might be experiencing pain with sex. The number one reason is that the vagina gets very dry and loses the ability to lubricate naturally. The tissue also thins out and doesn’t stretch and expand the way it used to.
Continue readingHeavy Periods and How We Evaluate Them
Many teens, women over 45 and those with PCOS, are more likely to have a new onset of heavy bleeding. This is often caused by an imbalance of the 2 hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone
Continue readingThe Menstrual Cycle With PCOS: It’s Different
For women with PCOS, there are complex biochemical imbalances within the ovary. The underlying cause is Insulin Resistance.
Continue readingPCOS: An Overview of the Biology
We used to think that the only issue with PCOS was the multiple cysts within each ovary, which prevented ovulation, normal periods and caused infertility. We now know that PCOS is a complicated endocrine condition with multiple challenges for women.
Continue readingPCOS: Treating Excessive Hair and Acne
One of the most disturbing aspects of PCOS is how it affects a woman’s appearance. Acne and excessive hair growth are very common, however there are treatments that can help keep these under control.
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