If you’re a woman who’s trying to get pregnant, or simply taking an interest in your health, then it’s well worth your while to get informed about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It affects as many as 10% of women in the UK, it can impact your physical health, mental health and fertility, so what is PCOS, and what does it mean for you? Read our articles below that will answer many of the questions you have regarding managing symptoms and getting pregnant with PCOS.
Real-life stories from OvuSense users and essential information from fertility experts
Published on October 27, 2021 | Last updated on October 27, 2021
PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility in women, and in fact, the condition impacts about 1 in 10 women. To learn more about this all too common condition, we recently connected with Dr. Alison Gottschalk, a Hormone and PCOS Fertility Naturopathic Doctor, to answer questions about PCOS from those in the fertility community.
Published on September 22, 2021 | Last updated on September 22, 2021
PCOS is thought to be the most common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age. When it comes to PCOS, some of the major symptoms include: irregular cycles, weight gain, and symptoms of high testosterone. Hormonal imbalances can lead to difficulty with fertility, but with the support of your medical team a healthy pregnancy is achievable. If you are thinking about growing your family, here are five things to consider before trying to conceive.
Published on February 10, 2021 | Last updated on October 4, 2021
Kelly Keating, founder of PCOS Living, shares the lessons she learned about health and becoming an advocate for herself after being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Keep reading to learn more about Kelly's experience.
Published on October 27, 2021 | Last updated on October 27, 2021
PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility in women, and in fact, the condition impacts about 1 in 10 women. To learn more about this all too common condition, we recently connected with Dr. Alison Gottschalk, a Hormone and PCOS Fertility Naturopathic Doctor, to answer questions about PCOS from those in the fertility community.
Published on September 22, 2021 | Last updated on September 22, 2021
PCOS is thought to be the most common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age. When it comes to PCOS, some of the major symptoms include: irregular cycles, weight gain, and symptoms of high testosterone. Hormonal imbalances can lead to difficulty with fertility, but with the support of your medical team a healthy pregnancy is achievable. If you are thinking about growing your family, here are five things to consider before trying to conceive.
Published on February 10, 2021 | Last updated on October 4, 2021
Kelly Keating, founder of PCOS Living, shares the lessons she learned about health and becoming an advocate for herself after being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Keep reading to learn more about Kelly's experience.
Published on July 31, 2020 | Last updated on August 3, 2021
Lisa started using birth control as a teenager to cope with uncomfortable and irregular periods before she was ultimately diagnosed with PCOS. Read more about her experience and how OvuSense gave her the right information about her cycle to help her achieve motherhood.
Published on April 23, 2020 | Last updated on August 3, 2021
Roxy R. has PCOS, and was always told she would never have kids. Taking this statement as a call to action, she worked hard to change her lifestyle to give her the best possible chance of conception. Thanks to using OvuSense, she is sharing her success story.
Published on March 10, 2020 | Last updated on August 3, 2021
While many women aren’t diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) until later in life, some women find out as they are first starting their period – often without a proper explanation of what this means for their health or future fertility.
Published on October 26, 2019 | Last updated on August 3, 2021
Helen began using OvuSense in December 2017. Shortly after, she split with her partner and decided to move ahead with donor sperm to try and conceive. Throughout her fertility treatments, Helen used OvuSense to give her a feeling of control.
Published on October 03, 2019 | Last updated on August 3, 2021
Our fertility nurse consultant, Kate Davies, RN, BSc(Hons), FP Cert, spoke with the Dr. Oz show about 7 signs of PCOS that you should not ignore. According to Kate, it can take up to 13 years on average to receive a definitive diagnosis of PCOS. A few of the symptoms you should look out for include…
Published on September 17, 2019 | Last updated on August 3, 2021
September marks PCOS Awareness Month, an event that is near to our hearts as many OvuSense users are currently struggling with PCOS. Over the past year, we’ve featured some users with PCOS on our blog. We wanted to take the opportunity to highlight their stories as PCOS Warriors.
