Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects a large number of women worldwide. It is often characterised by symptoms such as weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, excessive facial hair, and mood swings. PCOS is usually marked by obesity, menstrual irregularity, facial hair and mood swings.(Pixabay) In an interview with HT Lifestyle, … Read more
TOPLINE: Continuing metformin throughout the first trimester in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) showed the potential to reduce miscarriage risk (odds ratio [OR], 0.64) and increase clinical pregnancy rates (OR, 1.57) compared with placebo. A meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials involving 1708 women suggested that stopping metformin at pregnancy confirmation might be less … Read more
London-based Hormona, a HealthTech company using AI and at-home testing to help women track, understand and optimise their hormones, has raised a €7.8 million Seed round to fuel their expansion and help launch its hormone tests. The round was led by Voima Ventures (Helsinki) and co-led by SuperNode Global VC (London). The round also received … Read more
Study highlights how PCOS alters uterine lining | Image Credit: © Pakorn – © Pakorn – stock.adobe.com. Differences in uterine lining composition The composition of cells and gene expression in uterine lining differ between women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) vs those without PCOS, according to a recent study published in Nature Medicine.1 Investigators developed … Read more
Uterine damage, genetic changes, hormone disruption are among the health effects found in scientific studies The evidence suggests glyphosate can harm the female reproductive system and increase the risk of infertility and disease in multiple ways. (Photo credit: iStock by Getty Images) Glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, disrupts female hormones and damages the … Read more
Finding it hard to lose weight? You’re not alone! Many struggle to shed kilos, especially when dealing with conditions like PCOS, which can make weight loss even more challenging. PCOS weight loss coach Heather, who successfully lost 54 kgs, frequently shares valuable insights from her journey on Instagram. In her latest post, she highlights the … Read more