Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects about 10% of women of reproductive age. It’s marked by elevated levels of male hormones (androgens), which can lead to problems such as obesity, acne, and infertility. This condition is also associated with comorbidities (PCOSCO), which are conditions that co-occur along with PCOS. These comorbidities […]
Fact #1: I am a woman. I have boobs, ovaries, fallopian tubes and, well, a place down under. I have had the joy (yes, that’s sarcasm) of a regular period since high school. Fact #2: I’ve never had sex. I graduated from college last week, but I’ve still never been in a relationship that’s gotten […]
Social media isn’t always about trying to create the illusion of a perfect life (though it often is). Sometimes, it allows people to open up to the public in a way they normally wouldn’t. For instance, Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley revealed her struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis in an Instagram post last week. In the […]
