Healthy PCOS

M ost of the time when speaking about PCOS you are hearing talk about the physical aspects of PCOS but, you cannot ignore the mental and emotional side of having this condition. Women with PCOS are about 3 times more likely to experience depression and anxiety than women without PCOS. Approximately 34% of women with PCOS have depression compared to 7% of women in the general population and around 45% have anxiety, compared to only 18% of the general population. The Link Between PCOS & Mental Health Issues The exact link between PCOS and poor mental well-being is still unclear but, there are currently two trains of thought as to why PCOS triggers such alarming mental health numbers. PCOS is physically affecting your brain chemistry: It's incredible how connected your entire body is. We know that hormone levels can directly impact neurotransmitter (brain chemical) levels. The brain chemicals are responsible for the regulation of motivation, concentration, learning,...

To truly take control of your PCOS you must first understand, at its core, what's driving your symptoms. PCOS starts off as a metabolic & inflammatory issue that goes on to create hormonal imbalances. There are many possible imbalanced hormones in PCOS but I want to look closely at 3 today but I want to look closely at 3 today. Insulin 50-70% of women with PCOS will have elevated levels of insulin due to a condition called insulin resistance . This leads to unexplained weight gain, poor energy levels, and increased hunger and cravings as the cells of your body start to starve. It also causes the ovaries to over-produce testosterone . Androgens Androgen is the term used to describe male sex hormones. Excess androgens are one of the hallmarks of PCOS. There are a few possible causes of excess androgen production; the ovaries, adrenals, or fat tissue.High androgens levels in the blood lead to symptoms such as acne, hair loss, hair growth, and menstrual cycle irregula...