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Taking the Oral Contraceptive Pill Will not Cure Your PCOS

Taking the pill can mask the symptoms of PCOS, not cure them.The pill is designed to prevent pregnancy.The pill does...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • February 2, 2021 . 4 min read
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What Connects Hyperandrogenism, Anovulation and Polycystic Ovaries?

Many people have heard of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but not everyone understands what the condition is and how...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • January 31, 2021 . 3 min read
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Why you Could Have PCOS Even if you do not Have Polycystic Ovaries

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is not a particularly well named condition. According to the most widely accepted...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • January 29, 2021 . 3 min read
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Why Should PCOS be treated According to its Suspected Underlying Cause?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting females of reproductive age. There is...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • January 27, 2021 . 5 min read
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What is PCOS?

What is PCOS? PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a common condition that is hard to diagnose as there are a range of...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • December 10, 2020 . 5 min read
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What is the Connection Between Insulin Resistance and PCOS?

An increased sensitivity to insulin is very common in women who have classic PCOS. Classic PCOS is characterised by...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • December 1, 2020 . 5 min read
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How are Obesity and PCOS Connected?

Obesity and PCOS are connected in several ways.Women who are obese are likely to experience increased male hormones...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • November 24, 2020 . 5 min read
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Factors that Contribute to Transient, PCOS-like Symptoms 

PCOS- like symptoms can be described as temporary infertility. There are multiple reasons why a woman might...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • May 28, 2020 . 4 min read
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Problems With Traditional Diagnosis of PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of infertility in women of reproductive age. It...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • February 4, 2020 . 7 min read
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What is Ovarian Drilling?

Ovarian drilling, most commonly known as Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (LOD) is a treatment option for women who are...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • June 23, 2019 . 3 min read
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The Oral Contraceptive Pill

The oral contraceptive pill (‘the pill’) was introduced in May 1950. Initially marketed as a way of regulating the...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • April 16, 2019 . 6 min read
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Coping With PCOS Hair Loss

Hyperandrogenism (an excess of androgens) is one of the most common symptoms of PCOS, affecting between 60% and 80% of...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • March 21, 2019 . 3 min read
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