PCOS is an endocrine disorder that affects about 6-10% of women and the number is growing. However about 75% of women who have it don't know it. It can cause weight gain, thinning hair, infertility, acne, and many other unpleasant symptoms. You can learn more on my About Me page.

Yes, it is possible to be thin and have PCOS. Being overweight is just one of the many symptoms exhibited by PCOS. You can be thin and still have poly-cystic ovaries, amenorrhea, annovulation, excess hair where you don't want it, thinning hair where you do want it, insulin resistance, excess androgens, and other symptoms. You do not need to have all the symptoms of PCOS to have the syndrome.

No one knows exactly what causes PCOS, which is why we are conducting this study. Genetics are thought to be a factor, but the environment may also play a part. Many women with PCOS have a weight problem, so researchers are looking at the connection between weight and PCOS.

There are numerous symptoms of PCOS. Some women may only have one or two and others may have them all. The symptoms include, but are not limited to:

PCOS is associated with reproductive problems, such as infertility, miscarriages and preeclampsia. It may also be associated with gestational diabetes, Type-2 (adult-onset) diabetes and obesity. It may also cause cardiovascular problems, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. Finally, a woman with PCOS may have acne and abnormal hair growth.

PCOS is diagnosed based on a history of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms of excess androgens such as increased hair growth, acne or male-pattern scalp hair loss. Pelvic ultrasound can also be used to confirm the diagnosis of PCOS in a woman with irregular menstrual cycles and/or symptoms of excess androgens. Additional blood tests (cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose) are important in evaluating for associated metabolic complications such as abnormal cholesterol or diabetes.

PCOS can not be cured, but the symptoms can be managed. If a woman does not plan to become pregnant, she can take birth control pills to regulate her periods, reduce male hormone levels in her blood, and clear her acne. One medication to treat Type-2 diabetes, known as Metformin or Glucophage, affects the way insulin regulates glucose and decreases testosterone production.

I had an ultrasound which appeared fairly normal. Still have to get the results back this week before I tell exactly though. I never have had irregular periods prior to weight loss however. Many people with PCOS don't have any cysts when ultrasounds are done. And some people even have normal periods (rare though). I doubt that you have it, but I'm including a good website with a full lists of symptoms. I have it, it's not fun . I hope you get everything sorted out. May just be the exercise.

The symptoms of PCOS can vary from woman to woman and may include excessive weight gain, irregular or completely absent periods, ovarian cysts, excessive facial or body hair known as hirsutism, male pattern hair loss (alopecia) obesity, acne, skin tags (growths on the skin that can be as big as raisins), high cholesterol levels, exhaustion or lack of mental alertness, depression, anxiety, decreased sex drive, excess male hormones and infertility.

This product has been designed specifically with the PCOS user in mind. Because the genesis of most ovarian cysts is affected by insulin, the Insulite PCOS System is an important strategy for reducing not only the condition but also Insulin Resistance, the root cause of PCOS. The Insulite PCOS System has several elements. The PCOS + formula is designed to reduce circulating testosterone, increase sex hormone binding globulin, and support liver function and hormone metabolism.

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The diagnostic criteria are not definitive for PCOS . However, Insulin Resistance lies behind this condition. There are a few tests that help confirm Insulin Resistance: a fasting insulin blood test and cholesterol panels (specifically the triglycerides). If your physician can perform a pelvic ultrasound of your ovaries there may be visible cysts. If you do not have cysts this does NOT mean that you do NOT have PCOS.

If you forget to take any of the supplements with breakfast or lunch, you can take that dose with dinner. Currently, there are no nutritional supplements for weight loss or PCOS available over the counter that are FDA approved. At present, the FDA does not regulate the manufacture of these types of products. Therefore, the Insulite PCOS System has not been approved by the FDA.

The removal of ovarian cysts is not an effective way to treat PCOS. Cysts on the ovaries are the result of hormone imbalances that begin with the production of too much insulin. This over-abundance of insulin causes an increase in male hormones called androgens or testosterone, which eventually create the cysts. As a result, removing the cysts does not remove the problem, just a symptom.

Yes. You may take your multivitamins while using the Insulite PCOS System, however not with the GlucX. Because it is a soluble fiber, the GlucX may interfere with the absorption of vitamins (and any other medications). To be safe, we recommend that GlucX is taken at least an hour before meals.

quot;First of all, I am thankful to INSULITE LABS research for such a wonderful recovery plan for patients with PCOS. I have been on the supplements for less than 10 days and I already notice some physical changes -- including reduced acne and body weight. quot;It is true that every woman with PCOS needs to know about your products and I am glad that it is not just a product marketing strategy but designed to help patients truly feel better and recover.