PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome –- is characterised by the growth of multiple small follicles on the ovary. It is often undiagnosed as the person may still menstruate, but usually very irregularly, for example, having six week or a few months in between periods. The actual blood flow can also be quite scanty, so […]
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6 Signs Your Hormones May Be Out of Balance
PMS, poor sleep, weight gain, heavy periods, irregular menstrual cycles…. the list goes on. Health Space Rozelle’s resident Naturopath Jade Bertolasi talks hormones, how to identify common imbalances and what you can do to restore equilibrium to your endocrine system. Let’s face it: women’s hormones are complicated. Sex hormone levels fluctuate naturally with our menstrual cycle, and […]
Managing PCOS naturally
Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is becoming more and more common with 1 in 7 women of reproductive age diagnosed with the condition. It can be a scary diagnosis with the increased risk of infertility, increased susceptibility for weight gain, increased risk of anxiety and depression as well as a higher risk of developing diabetes. […]
