August 2012
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11 Reasons for a Late Period
Miscalculations The typical menstrual cycle is 28 days long. If you have a regular cycle, your period may come every 28 days like clockwork. However, having a regular cycle is no guarantee that your period will always arrive when expected. Since the time of ovulation can vary from month to month, it’s possible that this month you ovulated a little later than you normally would have, and your...
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Anonymous asked: How should I react/respond to a family member who thinks that my PCOS is just me "overreacting and obsessing about normal girl problems"?
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PCOS Carb Cravings Play Key Role in Depression
Many people suffering from PCOS and depression give in to a craving for carbohydrates because starches in junk food help to subdue anxiety. But there’s often a heavy health price to pay. A surge in carb intake can lead to an imbalance in the body’s insulin levels, which may result in the onset of obesity. Excessive weight gain can, in turn, increase the danger ofCardiovascular Disease by...
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Tuesday OurPCOS Weekly
Decision to Adopt
As I stated earlier in the week, OurPCOS Weeklies maybe scattered due to the fact everyone is either starting college or going back. But if anyone would like to contribute, please feel welcome to submit your Sunday post and I will happily post it. I hope you are all having a good week so far, and that those who started school are enjoying it!
Infertility is a major issue that...
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PCOS Nutrition: Myths and Facts
Few areas of common PCOS discussion attract more wrong information than what’s good and bad for you to eat. So here we tackle three nutritional myths.
MYTH: Fresh fruits and vegetables are healthier than the frozen or canned variety.
FACT: Not necessarily. Canned and frozen fruits and vegetables are often flash-frozen or quickly placed in containers after being harvested, so they actually...
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Anonymous asked: Has anyone taking Metformin had gastrointestinal problems? Because, mother of God! Ever since I changed the time at which I take those damn pills (during 1st week of 2nd month), I've got the damn problem. Nausea, gas, abdo pain (and the need to go to the loo, for some reason). Sheesh, this is pissing me off! Any help = greatly appreciated. I feel like crying now. And I feel full to the...
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Little Lunches
woolenspoon:
Bookmark this link!
A blogger documented tons of her healthy lunch boxes- the easier for us to copy, my dear!
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Anonymous asked: I was recently diagnosed with pcos and am trying to watch my carbs! As I didn’t eat refined things before this it isn’t much of a problem but I’ve heard a lot of conflicting things about the carbs in fruit - On one hand they’re full of healthy nutrients, on the other they can be high in carbs and sugar, but natural sugar and ‘good’ carbs… Should I be...
OurPCOS Weeklies is on a bit of a hiatus with everyone starting up college, or just busy. So the weekly posts maybe a bit off and spaced apart. But nonetheless, I hope you are all doing well, supporting one another, and please know you aren’t alone! Ask box is always open if you need support, advice, or just someone to talk to!
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Workout Saturday
Who is up for some POP Cardio? This Saturday’s workout contains a few videos, so let’s get started.
POP Cardio: Kick it! (5:35)
POP Cardio: Heart Throbber (8:40)
POP Pilates: BODYPOP! HIIT Bodyweight Workout (14:34)
POP Kicks: Total Body Cardio Kickboxing Workout (8:36)
Total Workout Time: 36:45
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PCOS Cooking Tip: Brown or White?
Few subjects attract more wrong information than what’s good and bad for you to eat. So here are some facts about the color brown, for example, to help you seek out a healthier PCOS diet for better management of PCOS symptoms.
Are brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggs?
Nope. Egg color has nothing to do with the nutritional value. White hens lay white eggs and brown hens lay brown...
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Why a Brisk Walk May be the Best PCOS Workout of...
Complicated aerobic exercises can have a great effect on personal fitness. But so, too, can something as simple as walking.
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh revealed that overweight people who walked briskly for 30-60 minutes a day lost weight even if they didn’t change any other lifestyle habits, though a balanced, nutritious diet is vital for long-term health. Another study found...
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unorthodox-jukebox asked: Okay, so I went for my annual today (after two years) to get back on the pill to regulate my periods and hopefully help with weight loss. My new doctor (who I don't recommend...I had an appointment at 3:30 and didn't see her until 5:45) said, when talking about the birth controI was on previously (Lutera) that she thought i was talking about an alternative to Metafomin that started with...
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Better PCOS Health: Are You a Carb Addict?
The “high” from eating certain carbohydrate-rich foods may lead to compulsive overeating comparable to alcohol binges and smoking. This food habit, in turn, creates weight gain that can exacerbate the symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A desire for a particular food can become so overwhelming that it no longer seems to be a simple choice between eating and not eating. Other signs...
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kadyisfit-deactivated20121230 asked: Great blog! It's hard to find real answers all in one place. Thanks. :-) Here's my dilemma: My PCOS specialist is a 3 hour drive away, and money is super tight right now. I'm currently taking LoEstrin and Spironolatone to manage my PCOS, and I'm trying to stick to a Low-GI diet (I'm finally making myself get off the couch and exercise too). I was supposed to go back to my...
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Short, Simple Workouts Can Help Three PCOS Symptom...
Just 30 minutes of brisk activity like walking can relieve three classic symptoms of PCOS at the same time.
Stress, depression and excess weight are common features of PCOS, yet a short workout can improve all three. According to a recent study, exercise has the same “pick-me-up” effect as caffeine or, ironically, binge-eating.
Researchers at the University of Texas in Austin found...
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When I received this message, I immediately remembered watching a video, say goodbye to chicken skin, that Victoriadonelda posted on her YouTube channel a few months ago about KP and products that helped improve the skin condition. Now many of us with PCOS deal with skin problems such as acne, oily skin, skin tags, darkened and thickened skin in areas around the neck, groin, underarms, and skin...
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Keratosis Pilaris and PCOS?
Hi! I have PCOS, I also happen to have Keratosis Pilaris. It’s like goose bumps, except they’re white, or for some, reddish. It’s one of my biggest problems, I don’t even want anyone to touch me. I started making a research about it. It can be the lack of vit. A or a hair that is unable to reach the surface and becomes trapped beneath the debris. So I’m thinking that the moment I started having...
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Anonymous asked: Hello. It is said that losing weight can help with improving PCOS, but what about skinny women? I am skinny, but I would still have the symptoms if I didn't treat myself with medication. Something else I'd like to ask you is that if I have a mild case of hirsutism at the age of 21, is it possible for it to get worse as I become older? Or to develop other symptoms later, like hair loss?...
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Can Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Cause...
Many women with PCOS often experience depression, anxiety and other mood-related disorders. A question that often arises is whether depression and anxiety are a result of having the symptoms of PCOS or whether they are caused by the hormone imbalance related to PCOS.
A study conducted at the University of Chicago Hospital Department of Medicine linked slightly elevated free testosterone (FT)...
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What is the Link Between PCOS and Obesity?
The relationship between PCOS and obesity is a complicated one. Experts still are not certain whether PCOS makes it easier for a woman to put on weight, or if the extra weight causes a woman to develop PCOS. Not all women who have PCOS are obese, and not all obese women have PCOS. Studies are still necessary to sort out this relationship.
Every woman’s metabolism is unique. Our bodies process...
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Dance On Wednesday
You know what is an awesome way to burn calories? A Dance workout routine! This Wednesday we are going to let loose and dance, burn calories, and feel amazing and confident while doing so!
Club Hip Hop: Dejan & Janelle - DeJay in Da House (18:14)
Club Hip Hop: Dejan & Janelle- We Rock Da Party Dance Workout (12:37)
Total Workout Time: 30:51
I have been watching their dance routines...
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Treating Endo At Home
Mild to moderate pain period pain - on the other hand, if the inflammation and discomfort of endometriosis during your period is your main concern, and you’re not suffering too severely, you may well decide that you want to tackle the problem yourself.
Be Good To Yourself
To relieve cramping you need to be relaxed. Warm baths, hot water bottles and massages are all well justified at this...
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To the anon who asked a question about how to...
I accidentally deleted your question while trying to reply, so if you could (and would like) to resend it, please do so, but here is the response!
You’re not a bother at all! You’re welcome to message me about anything. It can be very difficult, especially with PCOS and times when nothing changes and you don’t see improvement, but don’t give up.
Sometimes birth control is what is needed to start...
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Monday Workout
POP CARDIO: Summer Sweatfest (13:52)
Want U Back Arms Challenge (5:25)
Total Body Pilates Workout (11:16)
Total Workout Time: 29:93
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White Rice Increases Risk of PCOS-linked Diabetes
Women with PCOS are already especially vulnerable to type 2 diabetes and a new study shows that regularly eating white rice significantly increases the risk of developing the latter condition.
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health looked at previous studies and evidence of the association between eating white rice and type 2 diabetes. Their study aimed to determine whether this risk...
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Anonymous asked: Do you happen to know if Metformin can cause anxiety and/or depression? Before I was put on Metformin and birth control I didn't have these problems and now they're getting out of control
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celebrimbor asked: For the anon who asked about Metformin in the UK - I've been on it for a couple of months now, and my GP, the two specialists I've seen and the pharmacists who've given me the medication have never mentioned anything about a review! So if it sounds like it might be useful go for it, but it's not mandatory, at least in my experience.
