Pcos on Shine

Subtle signs of health problems

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Can your bikini line forecast your fertility? Yep. And those dark under-eye circles aren't only a hangover giveaway. Learn to ID these and other subtle signals of potentially serious health problems.

Caffeine: I can quit anytime! I swear!

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My doctor mentioned on my last visit that I was starting to show signs of stress and hypertension (which is probably linked to my...

Weetabix gets up close and personal about PCOS

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I'm so lucky to write for such an amazing community and wanted to take a moment to address some questions that have been raised about my recent trips to a nutritionist....

Finding Fertility: PCOS, the most missed diagnosis

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About one in three couples seeking fertility treatments are diagnosed with “unexplained infertility,” but this diagnosis, if you can call it that, is often given to women who have hormonal imbalances that weren’t picked up on the standard battery of tests fertility clinics offer. One of the...

When weight gain is a warning

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If pounds are piling on and you've ruled out the usual suspects—a lapsed gym membership, a few too many backyard barbecues—a health problem may be to blame. Examining how much you've gained along with other symptoms may point to a medical culprit and help you feel better fast. A 5-POUND...

Finding Fertility: Losing 100

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Just a quick between-post note to say that my book is recommended by a great site, www.lost100.com, written by Jennifer, a woman who was obese, had PCOS, and was having difficulty getting pregnant. She assumed she'd need fertility treatment, but after losing 30 pounds, she got pregnant, with no...