Jim Carson, PhD - Life sciences 
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition. It is often characterized by at least two or more characteristics: polycystic ovaries, irregular periods, and high Androgen levels. PCOS can affect your health significantly by raising the risk for issues like high blood pressure, Diabetes, and heart disease. Bloating is a feeling of tightness or … Read more
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that can affect women during their reproductive years. Excessive production of male sex hormones, known as Androgens, is the primary cause of PCOS. Weight gain, commonly referred to as ‘PCOS belly,’ is a common symptom of PCOS. The formation of abdominal fat presents serious difficulties for those … Read more
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a quite common problem among women of reproductive age worldwide. It is a hormonal problem that can affect one’s insulin sensitivity, metabolism, and body weight. Since PCOS often results in weight gain, it becomes hard to lose weight with the help of natural means. However, using PCOS medication for weight … Read more
PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects one in every ten women during their reproductive years. Although PCOS is a serious reproductive disorder, it is manageable with proper guidance and medications. A commonly prescribed PCOS treatment for women who are not planning to conceive is the use of birth control methods. But is birth … Read more
Many women all around the globe are affected by common medical and hormonal conditions known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). PCOS and PMDD are two distinct medical conditions that have different causes and treatment options. PCOS and PMDD are often confused due to some overlapping symptoms like mood changes, fatigue, … Read more
Busy schedules and bad lifestyle choices have led individuals to experience increased body weight. The increase in body weight is leading to major health problems such as Obesity. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), about 42.4% of individuals in the US are obese and dealing with weight problems. … Read more
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that commonly affects women of reproductive age. Usually, two or more of the following features characterize PCOS: irregular periods, high Androgen levels, and polycystic ovaries. Migraine is another disorder that is impacted by hormonal imbalance. Like PCOS, Migraine is also common among women. Migraine is a neurobiological … Read more
Hormonal in nature, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) primarily impacts women during their reproductive years. The overactivity of the Adrenal glands is a distinguishing factor between Adrenal PCOS and PCOS. Some women might have lesser-known Adrenal PCOS, which is a subset of PCOS. In Adrenal PCOS, the Adrenal glands produce excess Androgen, a male hormone. Elevated … Read more
Although both Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Endometriosis are different conditions, they are often confused with one another. This usually happens since both of these are gynecological conditions that affect women. A person with PCOS or Endometriosis may experience problems with their menstruation, which may also lead to problems with pregnancy. Since both of these … Read more
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent condition in women of reproductive age, disturbing the natural hormonal balance in the body. PCOS causes the development of small cysts on the ovaries. Despite being a serious disorder, PCOS can be effectively managed with proper guidance and medications. But, due to possible side effects of medications, some … Read more
