Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. Many people with PCOS have painful periods. PCOS Painful Periods: Why? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects at least 10% of women of reproductive age. Many of these patients also have dysmenorrhea. What Is Dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea refers to the medical term…
One of the earliest signs of menopause is irregular bleeding patterns in relation to your menstrual cycle. This means if you usually have a 28 or 31 day menstrual cycle and this pattern becomes irregular or you begin to skip periods, it could be a sign that you are starting to have changes related to…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, abbreviated as PCOS, is the most common hormonal disorder in females of reproductive age (1). Fortunately, PCOS is very treatable! Females are at higher risk for PCOS if they have family members with PCOS or are obese (2). PCOS Syndrome When talking about treating PCOS, you must treat all the different PCOS…
Thyroid eye disease is a condition that occurs in nearly half of patients who have underlying autoimmune hyperthyroidism. Because hyperthyroidism occurs more commonly in women, thyroid eye disease is also seen more often in women. While thyroid eye disease symptoms are often seen with Graves’ disease, it can also be associated with hypothyroidism and even…
PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. PCOS is a hormonal disease characterized by any two of the following: · Irregular menstrual periods · Having physical signs or lab values of excessive androgens (“male hormones”) in your body · Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound It is the most common hormonal disorder in females of…
Many people wonder about what age menopause will occur. Menopause means that a person has gotten their final menstrual period. Menopause is diagnosed when a person has not had their menstrual period for 12 months in a row. The average age of menopause in a woman (the final period) is 51. Although 51 is the…
What Food Should I Avoid If I Have Thyroid Problems? Many people wonder what kind of foods they should eat or avoid when they have thyroid diseases. Is it okay to eat iodized salt? Should soy products be avoided? What about cruciferous vegetables? Here are the evidence based answers to these questions: What Is The…
If you are having PMS symptoms but no period or bleeding, then the most important thing to do would be check a pregnancy test. Especially if you are sexually active, checking a pregnancy test is important to ensure that your PMS symptoms are not signs of an early pregnancy. PMS Symptoms VS Pregnancy Symptoms Early…
Hyperthyroidism, also known as “overactive thyroid”, is a condition where the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid for what your body actually needs. This will alter the body’s organ functions and generally push them to work too intensely (1). What Is The Thyroid? The thyroid is a small gland located in the front of the…
Many people wonder, “Is PCOS A Autoimmune Disease?” The answer? No, PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) itself is not considered an autoimmune disease. It is a hormonal disorder that affects women’s ovaries and results in a variety of symptoms, including irregular periods, acne, and excess hair growth. Link Between PCOS And Autoimmune Disease There is evidence…