Living With PCOS

A PCOS diagnosis will likely come with many changes to your daily life. From weight control to your mood, explore ways that you can live well with this condition and manage its symptoms.
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Women With PCOS and Food Intolerances
Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD
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Do I Need More Frequent Pap Smears With PCOS?
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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When to Take a Pregnancy Test If You Have PCOS
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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What Women With PCOS Should Know About Magnesium
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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PCOS and Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD
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Why Tracking Your Period Is Crucial for Diagnosing PCOS
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Permanent Hair Removal for Women With PCOS
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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Things You Should Not Do When You Have PCOS
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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What to Know Before a Secretory Endometrium Biopsy
Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD
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Learn How to Test Your Blood Sugar
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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Flutamide Therapy to Reduce Excess Body Hair With PCOS
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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Is PCOS Disturbing Your Sleep?
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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Read This If You Take Supplements for PCOS
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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An Open Letter to Teens With PCOS
Fact checked by James Lacy
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The Connection Between PCOS and Heart Problems
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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3 Surprising Benefits of Yoga for PCOS
Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD
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5 Tips for Itchy, Dry Skin Due to PCOS
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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How to Prevent Fatty Liver Disease If You Have PCOS
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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The Link Between PCOS and Insulin Resistance
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Understanding the Procedure for PCOS Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
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Natural Approach to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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Working With a Nutritionist When You Have PCOS
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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9 of the Most Embarrassing PCOS Questions
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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Diagnosing Insulin Resistance in Women With PCOS
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD