Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory condition which most commonly presents as extremely painful, and often unbearable periods. The reality is that it is so much more than painful periods. In this blog we take you through the most important things to know about endometriosis, so you know your options.
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We understand that trying to get pregnant with a PCOS diagnosis can be a very challenging, emotional, and stress-driven time. Our goal is to help dispel your concerns around conceiving with PCOS, as individuals with PCOS actually tend to respond quite positively to fertility interventions. Today, I’m taking you through ALL of the steps to go through if you’ve started on your PCOS fertility journey (this includes if you just started thinking about trying too!), so you can feel confident that you’re on the right track.
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I shared my story to help bring awareness to how medicine is failing people with period pain. If you’re struggling with period pain, I want you to be able to navigate our health care system effectively and get the treatment you need to support your pain and potential complications of endometriosis. In this blog, I summarize what I learned over my 20 year journey with this disease, and the next steps to take if you’re worried you might have endometriosis too.
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My story with endometriosis isn’t a story I thought I’d ever share. Part 2 is where the story gets really sad for me. This part of the story is about why I started fighting for a diagnosis, why it took so long to get a diagnosis, and finally what treatment and recovery was like for me.
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My story with endometriosis isn’t a story I thought I’d ever share. I’m definitely a perfectionist, and my experience with endometriosis has been far from perfect. In Part 1, we’re starting from the beginning. I’ll take you through what it was actually like to live with endometriosis, and why it took me so long to get treatment.
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In this blog, I’m going to take you through my ultimate guide to making lasting behaviour changes. I’ll circle back to how I fit this into my life, so you understand the highs, lows, and intricacies of actually making a change stick around. Hopefully afterwards, you’ll feel confident you can do it too 😊
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Inflammatory PCOS, Adrenal PCOS, Insulin Resistant PCOS, Post-Pill PCOS, thyroid PCOS – these are all the ‘types’ of PCOS you’ve likely read about online. The reality is that these are not real types of PCOS. In this blog, we’ll take you through the REAL types of PCOS, that way, you’ll have a way better understanding of what PCOS is and isn’t, as well as how to go about finding care that is individualized to you!
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Many women with PCOS voice concerns over period pain. But we know period pain isn’t actually a characteristic sign of PCOS. So if you have PCOS and are struggling with period pain, what’s the connection? And how does this relate to endometriosis? Read on to learn more!
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Trying to get pregnant with a PCOS diagnosis can be a very challenging, emotional, and stress-driven time. There are some of us that get pregnant easily with PCOS, and then there are others, where month after month, nothing seems to be changing. PCOS is the leading cause of infertility in women – and this means it is generally more challenging to conceive with PCOS. BUT it’s also the condition most amenable to treatment, meaning we have the most options that are likely to yield benefit.
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PCOS is a spectrum condition. That means some individuals with PCOS fall into that classic presentation of ‘trouble losing weight, not getting a regular period, losing hair, etc’. But on the other side of the spectrum, there’s a very different person. This is Lean PCOS. Sadly, lean PCOS is like the ‘forgotten’ PCOS. There’s very little we know about why it happens, how to improve diagnostics, and most importantly, how to go about treating this type of PCOS most effectively.
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In today's episode, we dive into the basics of PCOS with Dr. Alessia Milano. We go through common questions such as what does it mean if you've just been diagnosed? Will you be able to have children? What are you treatment options? What does this mean for your long-term health? And much more.
If you're looking to get the low down on PCOS and what it means for your health, this episode is for you!
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As a follow-up to our first episode, today we've turned the table and are interviewing our co-host, Dr. Alessia Milano.
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With the holiday season upon us, it can be hard to resist all the amazing meals, baked goods, and celebrations this time of year brings. Unfortunately however, indulging all December-long can wreak havoc on your health. You might notice your skin isn’t as clear, your digestion feels off, and you’re just generally feeling sluggish. So how do we make it through the holidays feeling well without sacrificing the holiday festivities?
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Losing weight with PCOS means simultaneously working on multiple systems to regain control of your entire body. Here we’ll review the biggest obstacles to consider when trying to lose weight with PCOS, so you can try again - the right way.
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In part two of this discussion, we’ll be going through important questions to consider before engaging in fertility care after cancer treatment has ended. We’ll also quickly review commonly used natural preconception treatments that may be risky with a history of cancer.
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For many women with endometriosis, they’re told that their diagnosis is a hormonal one. Many believe endometriosis is the consequence of too much estrogen and not enough progesterone. Although hormones are certainly involved, it’s unlikely that they are the only cause (or main cause) of endometriosis.
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Let’s face it, most of us ladies have experienced period pain at some point in our lives. Personally, I grew up believing period pain was a normal occurrence. But if you are regularly doubled over in pain, can’t get out of bed, can’t perform your regular daily activities, and you’ve missed work or school due to your periods, maybe it’s time to reconsider. If you’ve been experiencing period pain like I was, how and when do you determine it’s not normal?
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome, better known as PCOS, affects 5-10% of women of reproductive age. Having PCOS myself, I absolutely love treating PCOS. It responds SO well to natural treatments and women see big improvements with a few lifestyle changes. However, there’s a big problem plaguing the PCOS community: PCOS is being both overdiagnosed and underdiagnosed.
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For a staggering 14% of women using birth control, the primary reason for going on the pill is to control severe, cystic acne. Sadly however, many of us reach a point when it’s time to let go of the pill and face the reality of our acne returning. So whether you’re thinking of starting a family, or just ready for a change, how can you best support acne-prone skin while coming off birth control?
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