Living With PCOS

by JaiNishia Savage

What PCOS is:

A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.
The cause of polycystic ovary syndrome isn’t well understood, but may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
It’s very Common
More than 200,000 US cases per year
Treatment can help, but this condition can’t be cured
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong

Things to consider:

Common symptoms of PCOS include:
  • irregular periods or no periods at all.
  • difficulty getting pregnant (because of irregular ovulation or failure to ovulate)
  • excessive hair growth (hirsutism) – usually on the face, chest, back or buttocks.
  • weight gain.
  • thinning hair and hair loss from the head.
  • oily skin or acne.

My action plan:

Cut Sugar, Carbs, Gluten and Processed Foods.

Drink between 64-128 oz of water per day

Check in with my doctor regularly

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