PCOS and Weight Loss (PCOS&WL) Series III – 10 tips to curb food craving

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Posted by PCOS Facts | Posted on 10/13/2010

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I am writing this post with a great sense of satisfaction because this is one area which I have managed to be good at after PCOS. It is wonderful indeed to say that I no longer crave food – especially the junk food types. How much restrain was needed during the initial days!! And the resulting longing and craving and sometimes the depression...

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PCOS and Weight Loss Series II

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Posted by PCOS Facts | Posted on 9/28/2010

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“Those who think they have no time for healthy eating, will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” - Edward Stanley Today’s tip is about the drink that has substituted water among the younger generation.Yup, am talking about the COCA-COLA. Did you think ‘Pop open Good Times’ or ‘Open Happiness’ was for you?? Naah, thats just...

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PCOS and Weight Loss Series I

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Posted by PCOS Facts | Posted on 9/18/2010

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We had discussed in length about PCOS, Obesity and Fertility in one of the earlier posts. It is essential to understand that weight loss plays a major role in controlling the PCOS symptoms, controlling the insulin resistance in the body and most importantly in improving the fertility.How nice would it be to have a regular cycle! So the first...

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Hormone level ranges in menstrual cycle

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Posted by PCOS Facts | Posted on 9/17/2010

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When I came to US and went to see a doctor for my condition (I even told here I was PCOS), the first thing she did was to order a lot of blood work. I am sure all fertility tests begin with the blood work. Just like everyone, I had no clue what these levels were. Even though there was a chart in the blood work that says the normal value...

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How do I know if I have PCOS?

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Posted by PCOS Facts | Posted on 9/04/2010

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Now, the title of this post may have you wondering if this is going to be a replica post to the post about symptoms of PCOS. No, its not. In fact, one of my friend’s question is the main reason why this post is here. She chanced to go through my blog and started wondering if she had PCOS because in her words “3 of the symptoms do match”. To be honest I was taken aback and also thought how many women who are TTC (trying to conceive)...

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PCOS, Obesity and Fertility

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Posted by PCOS Facts | Posted on 9/01/2010

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For most of us with PCOS, one of the most frequently heard taunt is “Do something about your weight”. Yeah, even I have heard that. What I hate most about PCOS is that all its symptoms are physical – meaning they catch the eye and being overweight is one of them. Try whatever you might, the extra pounds don’t want to leave you at all.. So today is going to be a post on obesity. How are PCOS and Obesity related? Would you...

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Hormones and Periods

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Posted by PCOS Facts | Posted on 8/29/2010

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Ok, we did talk a lot about hormones not in balance and periods not being regular. Someone who had studied biology in their higher secondary might comprehend this, but others are left without any clue. As such PCOS leaves us much confused, so I thought I’d write a post that is not actually a biology class but will throw some light on the...

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