by PERLA Health | Feb 26, 2021 | Education, PCOS 101
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) usually experience a number of different signs and symptoms, such as irregular menstruation, excess hair growth, weight gain, acne, difficulty conceiving, as well as anxiety and depression. But what causes this? And what...
by PERLA Health | Feb 26, 2021 | Education, PCOS 101
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic condition that affects millions of women around the world. Because of the symptoms such as weight gain, difficulty to conceive and anxiety and depression, as well as its association with an increased risk for...
by PERLA Health | Feb 11, 2021 | Education, PCOS 101
Hyperandrogenism, the medical term for having excess levels of androgens, can cause changes in the female body such as male pattern hair growth, acne or hair loss. Elevated androgens is one of the key criteria for diagnosing PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). If left...
by PERLA Health | Feb 9, 2021 | Education, PCOS 101
Inositol is a vitamin-like nutrient that the body needs in small amounts for normal cell function, growth, and development. Inositol is also considered a popular supplement for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but is it actually helpful? This article will...
by PERLA Health | Aug 12, 2020 | Education, PCOS 101, Skin Care
Acne is one of the classic symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). While it can be very distressing, there are many treatments available for this condition, and there are ways to control your symptoms while waiting for your medications to start working. Living...
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...
