Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
"PCOS is another barrier to weight loss"
When a woman has polycystic ovarian syndrome, also called PCOS, she will have a hard time losing weight past a certain point. If you are not sure if you have this, then you should check to see if you do. It can be a potentially painful experience and also can lead to endometriosis. It also causes infertility. If you are having difficulty losing weight and also having difficulty getting pregnant then you will want to stay up-to-date on this section of this website.
What Is It?
Polycystic Ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome where there are cysts that have developed on the ovary. If the cysts rupture, it can be painful. There are two of three things present in this syndrome - anovulation, excess testosterone and one or more cysts on the ovary(ies). There are other symptoms I will list in a future article. But the three factors mentioned just now are the three criteria used to define the syndrome.
Related Articles
- PCOS Symptoms - Learn the symptoms that identify this syndrome. You may have it and not know it.
- PCOS Risks - There are definite risks that come with PCOS that are not only weight related. Be informed and and learn about it here.
- Exercises NOT To Do - There are exercises not to do until your PCOS is resolved. Exercising the wrong way can cause you to gain weight and INCREASE your PCOS.
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