Healthy PCOS

 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a group of symptoms related to anovulation (lack of ovulation) and excess androgens, or male hormones, such as testosterone. The consequence of androgen overproduction is an array of symptoms that often make life very difficult for those affected, especially in terms of mental health. Notable symptoms include infertility (anovulation), irregular periods, weight gain, hirsutism and hair loss. PCOS hair loss , also known as PCOS hair thinning, female pattern baldness or androgenic alopecia, is one of the most distressing symptoms to experience. Its presentation is commonly experienced as the loss of hair fullness on the front/central region of the scalp, often moving through to the mid-scalp region in a Christmas tree-like fashion. Why Does PCOS Cause Hair Loss? The primary cause of PCOS hair loss is the excess production of androgens (such as testosterone), which is part of the diagnostic criteria for PCOS. Inflammation Adrenal (S...

PCOS , or polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that the more you learn about the more questions you have about it. There are a number of factors that make understanding PCOS more complicated than other conditions. They include: 1) The highly individual nature of PCOS - the fact that PCOS may manifest differently in just about every woman who has it. 2) The complex nature of how your endocrine (hormonal) system works. As it’s always looking for balance (homeostasis) when one hormone goes haywire it often causes other hormones to also go out of balance. 3) The fact there are most likely at least 4 types of PCOS. In this article, I am going to deep dive into the most common symptoms of PCOS and their underlying causes. I hope this sheds a little light on the condition for you. Common PCOS Symptoms & Their Cause : 1) Irregular or absent periods 2) Fertility Problems 3) Acne 4) Thinning Hair And Hair Loss (Androgenic Alopecia) 5) Male-Like Hair Growth (Hirsutism) 6) Weight G...

  Hyperandrogenism , a super fancy word for; Having too much testosterone in your system - Is one of the hallmarks of PCOS. Excess testosterone in the female body is responsible for symptoms such as: 👉 Acne 👉 Hair growth (beard, tummy, lower back, chest) 👉 Hair loss (scalp) 👉 Menstrual cycle irregularities I'm always searching for solutions with my clients, not band-aids. So, with excess testosterone, once you understand the root cause(s) for what is causing your body to produce too many of these hormones, then you can start to counteract these 'triggers'. There are 3 root causes of high testosterone levels   In women with PCOS. Read More here .