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PCOS - The Stats
PCOS was first described as an entity by Drs. Stein and Leventhal in 1935
PCOS affects both thin and overweight women.
About 1 in 10 women in Australia, Ireland, the UK and US suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
An estimated 5%-10% of women of childbearing age (20-40) have PCOS.
It is estimated that there are approximately 99, 238 women in Ireland with PCOS.
35%-40% of PCOS pregnancies end in miscarriage. This is a 10%-15% increase risk over 'normal' pregnancies.
About 50% of woman with PCOS get insulin resistance which can cause impaired glucose tolerance or Type 2 Diabetes.
PCOS affects both thin and overweight women.
About 1 in 10 women in Australia, Ireland, the UK and US suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
An estimated 5%-10% of women of childbearing age (20-40) have PCOS.
It is estimated that there are approximately 99, 238 women in Ireland with PCOS.
35%-40% of PCOS pregnancies end in miscarriage. This is a 10%-15% increase risk over 'normal' pregnancies.
About 50% of woman with PCOS get insulin resistance which can cause impaired glucose tolerance or Type 2 Diabetes.
Complementary Therapies
Doctors are strongly advising using 'complementary therapies' in conjunction with improving your diet and environment.
Suggested therapies include;
- Accupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Autogenic Therapy
- Ayurveda
- Herbal Medicine
- Homoeopathy
- Nutritional Therapy
- Reflexology
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Check out our DIY Therapie section for some insight and tips on how to do some of the above yourself!
Suggested therapies include;
- Accupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Autogenic Therapy
- Ayurveda
- Herbal Medicine
- Homoeopathy
- Nutritional Therapy
- Reflexology
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Check out our DIY Therapie section for some insight and tips on how to do some of the above yourself!
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Liz Coffey posted a status"only bad luck had a ruptured cyst + a hemorrhagic cyst 2 weeks ago and feeling a littel depressed. any one had gud results with metformin?"
Liz Coffey posted a status"haven't been here in a while, have been attending the rotunda for 8yrs now have been on clomid to try and conceive for past 4mths no luck"
Wendy posted a discussionA bit of advice please
Hi my name is Wendy I’m just new here so forgive me if someone has already asked thisBut as we all have the same problem I was hoping someone might be able to answer some of my questions in plain English I was diagnosed with pcos about 4 years ago I did not handle this information very wellAnd spent about 2 years dwelling on this and done a lot of crying did not ask the doctor as many questions as perhaps I should haveThe main reason for this was my doctor did not seem very positive with any…See More
Georgia Farrell posted a discussionPCOS MY SYMPTOMS
I was only recently diagnosed with pcos but for a number of years i have had excessive hair and only recently my sleep is very wierd im tryiong to lose wait so my bmi can go down but i am struggling does anyone have any suggestions and how have they changed their lifestyle habits after being diagnosedSee More
What is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic disorder that disrupts your hormones, typically giving you higher than normal levels of certain sex hormones and insulin. This hormonal imbalance results in symptoms such as irregular or no periods, acne, excess hair (Hirsutism), weight gain, male pattern baldness, thyroid problems, type 2 diabetes, fertility problems, sleep apnoea, and high blood pressure.
In addition to this those with PCOS may also have a number of cysts on their ovaries, these show on ultrasounds as dark blobs and are in fact empty egg follicles in a state of 'suspended animation', waiting for the right balance of sex hormones to come along and activate them.
The majority of women with PCOS start to notice symptoms in their late teens or twenties, this said some women may have had the condition since birth or even conception.
The condition is treatable but not curable.
In addition to this those with PCOS may also have a number of cysts on their ovaries, these show on ultrasounds as dark blobs and are in fact empty egg follicles in a state of 'suspended animation', waiting for the right balance of sex hormones to come along and activate them.
The majority of women with PCOS start to notice symptoms in their late teens or twenties, this said some women may have had the condition since birth or even conception.
The condition is treatable but not curable.
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DISCLAIMER
I am not a medical professional nor have I had any formal training. My knowledge comes from years of experience, research, interaction with the PCOS/Diabetic medical community and education through my doctors and other doctors I have met along the way. Always take the information I give out and research it. Do not implement any advice until you have spoken to your doctor.
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