PCOS
The Run Down- Volume 2
It’s time for volume 2 of the bi-weekly brief for people whose periods are as socially distant as Dominic Cummings
3 Benefits of Watermelon for Reproductive Health
It’s definitely starting to feel like summer is on its way so staying hydrated is a priority, eating well and living well is a priority! 🍉Watermelon is 92% water which helps to keep you hydrated. 🍉 Watermelon is also packed with Vitamin C, A, B1, B5 and B6 plus potassium and magnesium. 🍉 A 2015 […]
Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
In this video for Tribe’s Tool Box Saschan explains How you can better understand your menstrual cycle. The Oxford English Dictionary defines Menstruation as: The process in a woman of discharging blood and other material from the lining of the uterus at intervals of about one lunar month from puberty until the menopause, except during […]
Treating PCOS
So you’ve had a diagnosis and now it’s time to look at your treatment options. There is no single treatment which will cure PCOS but you can find treatments for the individual symptoms. If your BMI is over 30 your doctor will probably advise you to work on losing weight and getting your BMI down […]
Diagnosing PCOS
So you’ve discovered you have some of the symptoms of PCOS: Irregular Periods Mood Swings Sleep Apnoea Weight Gain Excess Hair Growth Difficulty getting pregnant However you’re not sure how to get a diagnosis so what happens next? If you think you have PCOS or you recognise that you have several symptoms which are common […]
Causes & Symptoms of PCOS
Like many disorders related to your reproductive well-being symptoms of PCOS often begin gradually and can often be confused for other medical problems. A diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is not the same as being told you have Polycystic Ovaries (PCO). So what’s the difference? PCO Polycystic ovaries occur when your ovaries contain a […]
Living With Loss
Loss is such a peculiar feeling. My mother always tells me that you can’t miss what you’ve never had. You know those generic idioms that people impart upon you as a way of encouraging or chastising you into being grateful for what you have, into being content? Even as child I questioned the legitimacy of […]