When it comes to PCOS it is important to be assessed for your risk of cardiovascular disease. We know women with PCOS have 2x the risk of developing heart disease. First thing to consider is doing some lab work to assess for your risk. Yearly lab work check-ups are important when it comes to assess …
Are you confused about your PCOS diagnosis? No need to worry! Dr. Samina takes the guesswork out of treatment and maintenance options.
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is present in all cells and is often referred to as a waxy substance that is required to make Vitamin D, hormones, and fat dissolving bile acids. In the body, the liver and intestines make up about 80% of the cholesterol you need to stay healthy1. …
Yoga is a gentle-yet-powerful form of exercise that can help the body in countless ways. Yoga originated in India over 5,000 years ago, and the building blocks of a yoga practice include a specific set of exercises and poses. These are combined with breathing techniques and meditation principles. It is a mind/body/spirit exercise practice designed …
Dr. Samina talks us through some of the many possible causes for fatigue in PCOS.
PCOS is linked to many different hormonal imbalances. These include androgen (testosterone) excess and hormone disruptions that stem from the highest hormone-directing levels in the brain: the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. All of these hormonal problems are made worse by insulin resistance. This is a common phenomenon in PCOS where increased insulin levels promote …
