http://treatpcos.com/blog Find Out What Really Works Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:06:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the major obstacles facing women with PCOS is the weight gain that has become synonymous with it. Approximately 50 to 60% of all women with PCOS are classified as obese. One of the major reasons why obesity is common in PCOS sufferers is the body’s inability to process ... http://treatpcos.com/blog/2006/12/14/losing-weight-with-pcos/ Unfortunately, one of the most common side effects of living with PCOS is infertility. Since the ovaries are not able to function properly due to a lack of hormones, having consistent and regular periods are uncommon. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to get pregnant and most sufferers with PCOS struggle ... http://treatpcos.com/blog/2006/10/31/pcos-and-fertility/ Losing weight and eating right with PCOS can be tough. The PCOS body doesn’t process insulin normally, so a controlled diet should be adhered to remain healthy. But if weight loss isn’t on your agenda, how can a person with PCOS eat right and how different is that diet than ... http://treatpcos.com/blog/2006/10/24/pcos-diet/ PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome is a health condition that affects approximately 8 to 10 percent of all women that have the ability to have children, making it one of the most common ailments women face today. So, how do you know if you have PCOS? Women that have PCOS usually ... http://treatpcos.com/blog/2006/10/17/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-pcos/ While there is no scientific proof that exercise helps those suffering with PCOS more than it helps the average person, common sense does tell us that since such a large number of women with PCOS are obese exercise is vital to long-term health. Exercise helps the body’s cells use sugar for ... http://treatpcos.com/blog/2006/10/10/benefits-of-exercise-on-pcos/ Hi and welcome to my brand new Understanding and Treating PCOS blog! I'm really excited about this blog as I've got some fantastic indepth articles lined up ready to post all aimed at helping women suffering who are suffering with PCOS. Make sure you come by again real soon and catch ... http://treatpcos.com/blog/2006/10/03/welcome/