In 2005, after miscarrying a very spontaneous pregnancy, I was told my ovaries suck. The medical term is Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome, but we call it Pee-kos in our house. Lately PCOS tends to trend more towards Please Cease Over Sharing; despite being told my chances of having a … Read More »
Voices of PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects as many as 5 million women in the United States and is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women. In addition to having a substantial impact on a woman’s fertility, PCOS affects weight, metabolism, hormonal imbalances, and physical appearance such as male pattern baldness and development of facial hair. Women with PCOS are at higher risks for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and endometrial cancer.
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2014 Voices of PCOS: The Roundup
Welcome to the conclusion of the 2014 Voices of PCOS blog series at The Infertility Voice, in honor of PCOS Awareness Month. This has been the biggest year yet for some amazing storytelling and experience-sharing from our Voices of PCOS guest bloggers! In case you missed any, … Read More »
Treatment Options of PCOS for Fertility: Looking Beyond IVF
Welcome to the 2014 Voices of PCOS blog series at The Infertility Voice, in honor of PCOS Awareness Month! Treatment Options of PCOS for Fertility: Looking Beyond IVF By Kristeen Cherney Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of infertility. … Read More »
Seeking Redemption in My Body
Welcome to the 2014 Voices of PCOS blog series at The Infertility Voice, in honor of PCOS Awareness Month! Seeking Redemption in My Body: Fertility and Breastfeeding Struggles with PCOS By Erin Corbett Editor's Note: Please be aware this post discusses pregnancy and … Read More »
Parenting With PCOS
Welcome to the 2014 Voices of PCOS blog series at The Infertility Voice, in honor of PCOS Awareness Month! Parenting With PCOS By Kelly B. Editor's Note: Please be aware this post discusses pregnancy and parenting. I will be the first to admit - when I was pregnant … Read More »
The PCOS Journey Never Ends: It Goes On and On…
Welcome to the 2014 Voices of PCOS blog series at The Infertility Voice, in honor of PCOS Awareness Month! The PCOS Journey Never Ends: It Goes On and On... By Melissa Buyikian Growing up I always assumed I would have kids of my own. I loved playing with baby dolls, … Read More »
The Life and Times of a PCOS Poster Girl
Welcome to the 2014 Voices of PCOS blog series at The Infertility Voice, in honor of PCOS Awareness Month! The Life and Times of a PCOS Poster Girl By Whitney Burchfield Editor's Note: Please be aware this post discusses pregnancy and parenting. When I was 15, I … Read More »
A PCOS Diagnosis Before Prom
Welcome to the 2014 Voices of PCOS blog series at The Infertility Voice, in honor of PCOS Awareness Month! A PCOS Diagnosis Before Prom By Jacqueline Weiss All my life, I’ve known I was meant to be a mother, and when I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 16, I was scared … Read More »
PCOS and Infertility in Your Twenties: An Unspoken Reality
Welcome to the 2014 Voices of PCOS blog series at The Infertility Voice, in honor of PCOS Awareness Month! PCOS and Infertility in Your Twenties: An Unspoken Reality By Leslie Ciak Editor's Note: Please be aware this post discusses pregnancy and parenting. My … Read More »
Losing and Finding Hope with PCOS
Welcome to the 2014 Voices of PCOS blog series at The Infertility Voice, in honor of PCOS Awareness Month! Losing and Finding Hope with PCOS By Nicole M. Editor's Note: Please be aware this post discusses pregnancy and parenting. When I was a teenager, I had very … Read More »
