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What is Inositol?

Inositols (plural) are sugars; their chemical structure would suggest they belong to the vitamin B complex, however,...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • July 14, 2021 . 1 min read
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Are Polycystic Ovaries a Symptom of PCOS?

20-30% of the female population have ovarian cysts. They are very common and usually harmless. Ovarian cysts are not...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • June 14, 2021 . 1 min read
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Is Oligo-ovulation / Anovulation a Symptom of PCOS?

PCOS is the primary cause of anovulation in women of reproductive age. Anovulation occurs when the ovary does not...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • June 11, 2021 . 1 min read
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How Could the Diagnosis of PCOS be Improved?

The diagnosis of PCOS is often a process of elimination.Diagnosing PCOS via a process of elimination is far from...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • June 8, 2021 . 2 min read
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Why Does Diagnosing PCOS Take so Long?

Unfortunately it can take time to establish the presence of these predominant PCOS symptoms. In fact, for many women,...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • June 5, 2021 . 2 min read
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How are the Rotterdam Criteria Used to Diagnose PCOS?

The Rotterdam Criteria refer to the method of diagnosing PCOS when two of three symptoms are present.Conditions with...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • June 2, 2021 . 2 min read
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What is Cushing’s Syndrome?

Cushing’s syndrome is patients with Cushing’s syndrome have too much cortisol. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • May 21, 2021 . 1 min read
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Common Symptoms of Cushing’s Syndrome

Cushing’s syndrome is very rare. It is estimated that the endogenous form of the condition affects between 0.7 and...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • May 18, 2021 . 1 min read
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What are the Treatment Options for Cushing’s Syndrome?

The treatment of pituitary tumours with surgery has a particularly high success rate, as high as 90% with an...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • May 12, 2021 . 1 min read
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How is Cushing’s Syndrome Diagnosed?

In women, Cushing's Syndrome presents with many of the symptoms that are synonymous with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • May 12, 2021 . 2 min read
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What are Hormonal Contraceptives Used for?

Hormonal contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy. When taken correctly, they are a highly effective form of birth...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • March 11, 2021 . 7 min read
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How Important are Diet and Lifestyle Choices in the Management of PCOS?

The best way of managing the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is through making careful, well thought out,...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • February 4, 2021 . 5 min read
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