PCOS READER FAQ

How do I know if my symptoms are PCOS or Perime...

PCOS doesn’t go away with menopause, so you can continue to have symptoms. PCOS and Perimenopause (the period before menopause, often beginning in your 40’s) have several symptoms in common,...

How do I know if my symptoms are PCOS or Perime...

PCOS doesn’t go away with menopause, so you can continue to have symptoms. PCOS and Perimenopause (the period before menopause, often beginning in your 40’s) have several symptoms in common,...

Do women with PCOS enter menopause later than o...

Because of all of those skipped cycles, people with PCOS have a really big egg reserve and are fertile for longer. Research indicates that women with PCOS tend to reach...

Do women with PCOS enter menopause later than o...

Because of all of those skipped cycles, people with PCOS have a really big egg reserve and are fertile for longer. Research indicates that women with PCOS tend to reach...

Can I have potatoes if I am on the PCOS diet?

I LOVE potatoes, but I’ve heard they spike blood sugar levels which isn’t ideal for PCOS. Do I have to avoid them altogether? White potatoes have a very high glycemic...

Can I have potatoes if I am on the PCOS diet?

I LOVE potatoes, but I’ve heard they spike blood sugar levels which isn’t ideal for PCOS. Do I have to avoid them altogether? White potatoes have a very high glycemic...

What does PCOS acne look like?

PCOS-related acne tends to flare in areas that are usually considered "hormonally sensitive," especially the lower third of the face. This includes your cheeks, jawline, chin, and upper neck. The...

What does PCOS acne look like?

PCOS-related acne tends to flare in areas that are usually considered "hormonally sensitive," especially the lower third of the face. This includes your cheeks, jawline, chin, and upper neck. The...

Is PMS worse with PCOS?

PCOS is known to create heavier, irregular, or absent periods and typically causes a standard level of menstrual pain from cramps. While PCOS can lead to heavy periods and enlarged...

Is PMS worse with PCOS?

PCOS is known to create heavier, irregular, or absent periods and typically causes a standard level of menstrual pain from cramps. While PCOS can lead to heavy periods and enlarged...

Does PCOS make your periods heavier?

Yes, prolonged and/or heavy periods are common (but less talked about) symptoms of PCOS. The hormonal imbalance in PCOS can lead to irregular ovulation or anovulation (lack of ovulation). When...

Does PCOS make your periods heavier?

Yes, prolonged and/or heavy periods are common (but less talked about) symptoms of PCOS. The hormonal imbalance in PCOS can lead to irregular ovulation or anovulation (lack of ovulation). When...