It wouldn’t be shocking to hear that your friend, sister or colleague is suffering with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). After all, the condition has become increasingly common. Causing a hormonal imbalance in a woman’s body, PCOS often results in an irregular menstruation cycle. But there’s a lot more to the disorder that no one bothers… Continue reading 10 Things No One Tells You About PCOS – Jennifer Frederick-Lathem’s Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Endometriosis Journey

Exactly What PCOS Is: PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a common condition in women of childbearing age. Women who suffer from PCOS experience an imbalance of sex-hormones, including higher levels of testosterone. Common symptoms of PCOS include acne, hair loss or thinning, excess body hair growth, extremely heavy and/or painful and in some instances, periods last for weeks at a time, irregular… Continue reading 10 Things Women With PCOS Are Tired Of Explaining – Jennifer Frederick-Lathem’s Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Endometriosis Journey

As we all know, at least 1 in 10 women are diagnosed with PCOS and everyday more and more women are added to our numbers. For so many of us, we get the diagnosis and are then left to our own devices, with very little information and support. I asked the women on the PCOS… Continue reading 7 Things You Need to Know About PCOS That May Surprise You – Jennifer Frederick-Lathem’s Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Endometriosis Journey

The symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) usually become apparent in your late teens or early twenties. Not all women with PCOS have all of the symptoms. Each symptom can vary from mild to severe. In many women, the only symptoms are menstrual problems or a failure to conceive. Common symptoms of PCOS include:   irregular periods… Continue reading Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome You Should Know – Jennifer Frederick-Lathem’s Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Endometriosis Journey