1.5 million affected by this life-changing condition - including Victoria Beckham and Frankie Bridge - but many have no clue what it is
Weight gain, hair thinning, excessive hair growth - some 1.5 million people are suffering with a condition that is also one of the leading causes of fertility problems. But lots of people have no clue what it is.
"I had loads of blood tests done a few weeks ago because I was getting irregular periods, I was getting really bad PMT, I was getting really cyst-y spots and really bad skin. I was finding it hard to lose weight, even though I was eating healthily. Loads of reasons, really – and I found out last week that that’s why."
Raquel Monroy, a fertility and women's health nutritionist, spoke with the Manchester Evening News about PCOS to raise awareness and provide information to the millions who may be affected by this condition - and the loved ones they will have to lean on for vital support. "Public awareness about PCOS continues to grow, with more and more women sharing their experiences on social media to garner attention in what is again, quite often a condition which goes under the radar. It is one of the leading causes of fertility problems in women.Common symptoms of PCOS include:The cause of PCOS "The cause of PCOS is unknown.
"Insulin resistance signs include weight gain especially around the middle, fatigue, energy drops, skin tags, sweet cravings, brain fog. Inflammation in the body directly stimulates ovarian androgen production.
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