PCOS

PCOS in Teens and Adolescence – Dr Fiona McCulloch

PCOS-like hormone changes are part of normal puberty. During this transitional period, hyperandrogenemia (high levels of testosterone and similar hormones) is quite common. In fact, it’s actually a normal aspect of the maturing process: acne, and irregular periods are part of pubertal development. So when does it become PCOS? Lots of girls who are misdiagnosed …

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Xenoestrogens and PCOS: Triclosan – Dr Fiona McCulloch

In my last article, I touched upon BPA (Bisphenol A) and how it affects PCOS. This chemical is a xenoestrogen, meaning that it’s a synthetic compound that imitates estrogen. As such, it may either behave in the same way as a person’s own hormones, or even interfere with naturally produced estrogen actions. Triclosan (TCS), a …

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Walnuts: How They Affect Insulin, and What Does This Mean for PCOS?

We all know that walnuts are good for us, but do you know why? There are a number of reasons for that, and this study (1) examined some of them in depth. 28 subjects with high body mass index, but without diabetes, were selected to test walnuts’ effect on the body. In particular, the test …

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Serum Bisphenol A (BPA) and Testosterone in PCOS – Dr Fiona McCulloch

We already know that Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the more significant endocrine disruptors in PCOS. It has been found that a single exposure to this chemical in the womb can induce PCOS in two generations of rats! We’re not rats, however, it’s already been found that BPA levels run higher in women with …

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight “Oatmeal” – Dr Fiona McCulloch

It’s the season for pumpkin spice everything! That glorious mix of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg that makes everything smell warm and autumnal. Adhering to a PCOS diet doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on all the deliciousness this season has to offer. This fabulous breakfast dish tastes like a rich, creamy pumpkin spice …

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Ditch These 5 Foods if You Have PCOS – Dr Fiona McCulloch

Are you familiar with the phrase “food is medicine”? Most people don’t consider that everything they eat affects their overall health. The general idea is that food stops hunger, rather than being healing and nourishing in its own right. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by inflammation and insulin resistance. Women who live with this …

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