by PERLA Health | Aug 12, 2020 | Education, Menstrual Problems, Mental Health
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS or premenstrual syndrome. PCOS, on the other hand, is a hormonal disorder that usually causes irregular periods, weight gain, and excessive hair growth. The psychological symptoms of these two disorders...
by PERLA Health | Aug 12, 2020 | Education, Hirsutism, PCOS 101
There are two distinct types of hair problems experienced by women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): excess hair growth, which mainly affects the body and face, and hair loss, which affects the scalp. The medical term for this type of hair loss is androgenetic...
by PERLA Health | Aug 12, 2020 | Education, Long Term Complications, Menstrual Problems
Uterine fibroids, also known medically as leiomyomata or simply myoma, are the most common non-cancerous tumors that affect women in their reproductive years. Is there a link between fibroids and PCOS? Continue reading to learn more about these two very common...
by PERLA Health | Aug 12, 2020 | Education, Weight Management
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder of the endocrine system in women, characterized by ovulatory problems, weight gain, and signs of excess androgens such as acne, excess hair growth, and scalp hair loss. Many of the symptoms of PCOS can lead to body...
by PERLA Health | Aug 12, 2020 | Education, Skin Care
Hormonal imbalances associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often bring frustrating skin problems such as cystic acne, oily skin, dandruff, and dark patches on the skin. Although PCOS is not yet curable, these symptoms are manageable. With hormonal...
by PERLA Health | Aug 12, 2020 | Education, Long Term Complications, PCOS 101
Heart disease, sometimes also called by the broader term cardiovascular disease, is one of the long-term health risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)1. If you have PCOS, it is important to have your heart and overall health monitored regularly by a...
