Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects women's hormones, metabolism and reproduction. Not only is it the number one cause of infertility in women, but it is also an early sign of a serious health condition that can harm your overall health. PCOS is marked by having an excess of androgens - a male hormone. The ovaries commonly create small collections of... read more »
The biological clock is real ladies which means your age impacts your egg quality by lessening your chances of conception and increasing your chances of enduring a pregnancy loss. That's because, by the time you reach 40, less than half of your eggs are considered "normal", impacting your odds of pregnancy mainly because of your ovarian environment. The good news... read more »
Pregnancy loss can happen to any woman. It is not uncommon for a woman to have two or more pregnancy losses in their lifetime, even if they've previously had normal pregnancies. Often, a woman is concerned if having a miscarriage(s) will affect her future fertility. Although miscarriage is different than infertility in the sense that pregnancy is occurring, both issues... read more »
Did you know that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects over 10 million women, and over half don't even know it? September is PCOS Awareness Month, spotlighting this common hormonal disorder that afflicts countless women who are of reproductive age. If you experience sparse menstrual periods, periods that are prolonged, or your body produces excessive male hormone (androgen) levels, then you... read more »
For women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) life can be challenging. A common medical condition, it can run in your family line and involves an imbalance in your hormones that affects your metabolism and reproductive system. Close to 7 million women around the United States have issues with PCOS. It is responsible for being the major cause of women's... read more »