Author: Karen

PCOS and Sleep: Everything You Need to Know!

PCOS and Sleep: Everything You Need to Know!

Getting proper sleep is essential for maintaining good health. At an average, you need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per day. However, sleeping for 9 hours at a stretch is not as important as maintaining a proper sleep cycle. Even if you are getting […]

Is PCOS Painful?

Is PCOS Painful?

PCOS causes a number of symptoms. Women who have this condition gain excess weight and even grow unwanted thick hair. Most women report pain in the abdomen area. But it is important to understand that the abdomen pain may not always be due to PCOS. […]

What Is the Average Time to Conceive with PCOS?

What Is the Average Time to Conceive with PCOS?

One of the most concerning aspects of PCOS for most women affected by the condition is difficulty in conceiving. Online forums are full of success stories and pictures of babies and their happy “PCOS mums”, but here you are still trying to get pregnant. Trying […]

Can Stress Make PCOS Worse?

Can Stress Make PCOS Worse?

As you probably know, many women who have PCOS also suffer from depression and anxiety. These symptoms occur due to insulin resistance. In PCOS, insulin resistance changes the way your body produces certain hormones, which can lead to stress and depression. However, these are not […]

What Dating Is Like for a Girl with PCOS

What Dating Is Like for a Girl with PCOS

I’m pretty good at the dating game. I’m pretty social and like to go out. And no, it’s actually not that hard for me to meet guys. And yet, whenever I go on a date, even if it goes well, I’m left uneasy and worried. […]