Series

All About PCOS

What is PCOS? How do you get diagnosed? What treatments and hacks are available? And how can you best navigate the healthcare system as a person with PCOS? Ashrene Rathilal answers these questions and more in this PCOS-focused series.

Articles in this series

Navigating PCOS: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Solutions, and Support

Ashrene Rathilal

Polycystic ovary syndrome affects millions of people worldwide. Get the lowdown on this condition, what it looks like, and how it’s managed.

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The Agonising Wait: Years Lost to Undiagnosed PCOS, Endometriosis, and PMDD

Ashrene Rathilal

PCOS, endometriosis, and PMDD take years to diagnose, worsened by racism, fatphobia, and LGBTQIA+ bias. Get resources to combat medical gaslighting and receive care.

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Supplements for PCOS: Natural Support for Hormonal Health

Ashrene Rathilal

Science backs the role of certain supplements for PCOS management, such as inositol’s role in balancing blood sugar levels and vitamin D’s assistance with mood. But not every supplement lives up to the hype.

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