September is PCOS awareness month.  PCOS = Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

5 things to know about pcos?

1. As many as 10-20% of women in Ireland may have PCOS.

2. PCOS can cause problems with hormones, fertility, or periods in childbearing years.  PCOS can also cause:

• • • • • insulin resistance

        • High cholesterol

        • Increased risk of heart disease

3. PCOS does not end at menopause:  PCOS can increase lifetime risk of diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, high cholesterol.

4. PCOS symptoms and risks can be treated with medication.

5. Multiple studies have found that evidence-based lifestyle changes can also make a huge difference for patients with pcos!

Like so much of women’s health, there is a lot of for-profit misinformation, so what are some trusted go-to resources?

1.AskPCOS.org

2.Dr. Nitu Bajekul “Living PCOS Free” breaks down evidence based lifestyle changes in her book, and is worth a follow on instagram where sure regularly debunks misinformation and myths about women’s health.

3.When it comes to women’s health  Dr. Jen Gunter is a top mythbuster and expert.  Highly recommend her books, substack, or even just following her on social media.

4.Your own doc!