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Making the Connection: PCOS and Magnesium Deficiency, Heart Disease,...
By Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva Inflammation is undoubtedly at the heart of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and its related symptoms. In fact, inflammation is one of the main causes of insulin...
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PCOS & The Fertility Doctor’s Guide to Overcoming Infertility [Podcast]
“You are not defined by your fertility. That’s not a talent. That’s not anything that you’ve done. It’s like bragging that your right-handed… You’re defined by what type of person you are and how you...
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New PCOS Ovulation Patterns Identified
Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) almost always have irregular menstrual cycles. This can make predicting ovulation and achieving pregnancy challenging. New home technology such as OvuSense...
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PCOS & Hormonal Acne: One PCOS Diva’s Success Story
Guest post about PCOS and acne by Marianna Constable, Tea Tree & Lemons How I went from years of cystic acne to finally feeling free in my own skin. My hormonal roller coaster started right at the...
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PCOS Diva Success Story – Bethan
PCOS Diva Success Story – Behan I’m Bethan, a 36-year-old mum from the UK and I’m on a mission to beat my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms through self-education and a holistic approach to...
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3 Health Changes to Make Before Trying to Conceive [Podcast with Dr. Felice...
“People take control of their health by understanding the process that’s going on in their body and how to repair it and get back to a state of metabolic homeostasis where things are aligned with the...
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Should You Know Your PCOS Type? [Podcast with Dr. Rashmi Kudesia]
“As women with PCOS, we want to be empowered with choices and not just take prescriptions without really understanding why we’re taking them.” – Dr. Rashmi Kudesia If you Google “PCOS” you may or may...
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What to Do if You Suspect Your Teen Has PCOS
Guest post by Dr. Felice Gersh Your daughter got her period at age 12 and is now 15. Her periods have never become regular. She has moderate acne and is gaining weight. In fact, she is now 25 pounds...
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Cinnamon & Probiotics Team-up to Control Blood Sugar
By Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva Chances are, you are familiar with both cinnamon and probiotics. Both have proven health effects in many areas. But did you know that together, cinnamon and...
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PCOS & Autoimmune Disease
By Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva PCOS and autoimmune disease are closely related. While diagnosis with PCOS does not necessarily lead to autoimmune issues, research indicates that it increases the...
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The Opportunity in Your Diagnosis [Podcast with Stacey Robbins]
“I was looking for the perfect pill, the perfect doctor, the perfect diet, the perfect solution. And I was looking for someone else to be the grownup in the room, someone else to be the hero who was...
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It’s Not Just Acne- Getting to the Root of PCOS Acne [Podcast with Dr. Shayna...
“In the case of acne, key nutrients can work to reduce inflammation, stabilize hormones, and repair damage to your skin cells, thus healing scar tissue. When you allow your diet to work as your...
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PCOS & Progesterone Supplements
by Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva PCOS & Progesterone Supplements Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women and leading cause of female infertility. PCOS...
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Your Practical Guide to Dodging Environmental Toxins [Podcast with Dr. Aly...
“If you can fix your lifestyle to some degree and move in a cleaner direction across the board, sleep, stress, clean eating, clean drinking water, that kind of thing, you have a good opportunity to...
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Naturally Resolve Your Estrogen Dominance [Podcast with Magdalena Wszelaki]
“Among all of the different hormonal imbalances I had, estrogen dominance was one of the easiest to reverse.” – Magdalena Wszelaki Do you have symptoms of estrogen dominance? A better question may be...
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5 Things You Can Do to Reduce Inflammation & PCOS Symptoms
By Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva When you hear about inflammation, most people think of cuts and scrapes, infections, and sprained ankles. What if I told you that inflammation is at the heart of...
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The Betty Body, a Geeky Goddess’ Guide to Balanced Hormones, Intuitive Eating...
“Too often your voice has been drowned out by the hostile cross-examining lawyer that exists in your mind, constantly telling you that you are not good enough, pretty enough, capable enough or worthy...
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Is Leptin Resistance the Cause of Your Weight Gain?
by Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva Many with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) struggle with weight management. There are plenty of reasons for this, the most common one being insulin resistance....
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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for Fertility [Podcast with Dr. Heather Seay]
Dr. Heather Seay is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine who has been in practice for 12 years. She is also a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine. In her practice at...
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Choosing the Right Supplement for PCOS: Not All Supplements are Created Equal
by Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva The most common questions I receive from PCOS Divas are, “What vitamins or supplements do you take?” and “What vitamins are best for PCOS?” These are very...
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Does PCOS make us SAD?
by Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva Updated February 2020 Numerous studies have concluded that women with PCOS are at a higher risk for depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). “Women with...
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Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting With PCOS
Updated December 2021 by Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva Intermittent fasting (IF) is a hot topic in the diet and nutrition world right now. Many experts tout the benefits of fasting for a portion...
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Top 5 Essential Oils for PCOS
By Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva Updated December 2021 Essential oils are a powerful resource in your PCOS toolbox. While upgraded diet, lifestyle, and mindset are the pillars of thriving with...
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The 9 BEST Foods for PCOS
By Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva Updated December 2021 PCOS Divas know that food is medicine. Women with PCOS can use their grocery stores and farmer’s markets like pharmacies in order to nourish...
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The Surprising Connection Between PCOS, Low SHBG, and High Testosterone
By Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva There are many symptoms associated with PCOS, with most of them revolving around too much-circulating testosterone. What causes testosterone to rise...
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A Complete Guide to Thyroid Nodules
Guest post by Gary Clayman & Bridget Brady | Endocrinweb Thyroid nodules are abnormal overgrowths of tissue in the thyroid gland that are most often benign, though in some cases (less than one in...
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Is Spironolactone Right For You?
By Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva It is estimated that as many as 1 in 5 women have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), marked by hormonal imbalances and high levels of androgens. Symptoms such as...
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PCOS: The Candida Connection
by Amy Medling, founder of PCOS Diva I never heard of candida until about 8 years ago, when my PCOS was out of control and the naturopath I was seeing asked me to do a spit test. Yes, you heard me...
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Myths and Facts about Vitex; what you need to know if you have PCOS [Podcast...
“When I looked at the studies to try to find out how Vitex was raising LH, what I actually found was that it’s lowering LH. And I also had to get back to the bottom of the issue, which was a guinea...
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Magic pill for weight loss and PCOS? [Podcast with Dr. Felice Gersh]
“We all want that magic, just fix-it pill, but every single treatment, every pharmaceutical has side effects.” Dr. Felice Gersh is a ground-breaking thought leader in the field of PCOS. She is a multi...
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