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Metformin for PCOS Treatment

Gynecologists used to believe that the only way to treat PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) was with the heavy artillery of hormone replacement. But since medical science has unraveled some of the mysteries of why the hormonal imbalances of PCOS ever happen in the first place, the completely non-hormonal, extremely inexpensive medication metformin has entered the [...]

Published by on April 7, 2010 8:34 am
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HCG Diet for PCOS Sufferers

PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is the leading cause of infertility among women, but sometimes it is relatively easy to treat. Small changes in diet can stimulate the production of human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG), many times enabling pregnancy without drugs, surgery, or in vitro fertilization. An HCG is almost always the first place to start for [...]

Published by on April 2, 2010 9:02 am
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Progesterone Cream Side Effects and Benefits

Progesterone is a steroidal hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary in a female.  Progesterone is also made in small amounts by the adrenal glands and manufactured from pregnenolone which is a precursor to other hormones like testosterone, estrogen, cortisol and androstenedione.  A normal female body manufacturers approximately 20-30 mg of progesterone per [...]

Published by on March 15, 2010 7:50 am
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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Sydrome): Treatment Options

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common disorders in women of childbearing age in the United States.  The disorder happens because the ovaries make too much androgen (male hormone) which could be the result of an overproduction of luteinizing hormones.  PCOS causes a woman to experience irregularity of the menstrual cycle, weight gain [...]

Published by on March 11, 2010 6:26 pm
Cannabis and Trying to Conceive: Does Marijuana Affect Fertility?
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Cannabis and Trying to Conceive: Does Marijuana Affect Fertility?

As with many other questions concerning marijuana, there is still not solid evidence whether marijuana can lower your chances of conception. This is simply a risk you will have to take on your own, and definitely think about it good whether it is worth it. Some studies suggest that THC, which is the active ingredient [...]

Published by on February 7, 2010 10:59 pm
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