It is often surprising to me when patients describe their periods as “normal,” particularly when pain, heavy flow, and mood swings are involved. So long as they bleed consistently around the same time every month, they consider these symptoms routine. While every woman’s period varies (length, heaviness, PMS, etc.), these “common” symptoms shouldn’t be considered […]
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Why Am I STILL Gaining Weight?
We have all heard of “Estrogen dominance” or high estrogen levels as a cause of weight gain, but did you know that low estrogen can cause weight gain as well? Estrogen actually plays a major role in making your body more sensitive to insulin and protecting against obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. The […]
Is Insulin Resistance at the Root of Your Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition associated with an array of undesirable symptoms and one of the most common causes of infertility. There are a few hormone imbalances at the root of PCOS but in many women the most influential one is INSULIN! Did you know that of women with PCOS: Approximately […]