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An Open Letter to the Doctors Who Treat My PCOS
Dear Doctor:I have, or think I have, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). In any case, I have a lot of symptoms that make my uncomfortable physically and mentally, and I really need your support on this one. Please know:• I’ve been through a lot. Most doctors haven’t diagnosed me correctly, and I’ve had to deal with a lot of challe…
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Food of the week: Trader Joe's Carrot Juice with a twist
You know you're a little obsessed with omega-3's when the manager of your local TJ's recognizes you walking in the door and takes you to see a new product. That's ok, it's an obsession that seems to be helping others and it's fun to learn about new and fun ways to get back into nutritional balance!This time, the product is Omega O…
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A startling statistic about the prevalence of PCOS
If you're an avid reader of PCOS information, you likely know that PCOS affects 1 in 10 women. Did you know that it affects more than that? Studies are now estimating that the prevalence is closer to 20% This change is likely in large part due to the publication of the Rotterdam Criteria for diagnosis, created in 2003. This criter…
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Advocating for better sports gear for women with PCOS
Yesterday I wrote an article about Olympic weight lifter Sarah Robles and how she is advocating to manufacturers to produce more feminine exercise gear for plus-sized women.I was very touched by the responses many readers posted at the bottom of the article. The article is circulating around the Internet, hopefully widely enough t…