Celebrity PCOS Stories / Miscarriage Gifts for a Loved One / Seasonal Affective Disorder: How To Combat the Winter Blues ???
Hi friend!
Even though the holiday season is supposed to be about joy, togetherness, and celebration, let’s get real about one thing: The colder months can usher in feelings of stress, sadness, and loneliness. Some of those feelings may be a mere consequence of shorter days and colder temps, but if your symptoms feel extreme you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (also known by its very appropriate acronym, SAD).
Like?most issues that we don’t have enough information about, SAD affects women at least two times more often than men. So how can people suffering from the disorder deal with it, aside from simply waiting for the season to change? And can lifestyle modifications like physical exercise help? Learn more here.
Here's What's New:
If you’ve heard of PCOS, it may be thanks to one of the public figures who have opened up about their experience living with the condition.?
Celebrities have so much influence over the way we think about women’s health. And when people talk openly about PCOS, how it can present and affect a person’s life, and what the symptoms look like, others may recognize those symptoms in their own bodies, which can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.?
From Keke Palmer to Bebe Rexha, several stars have spoken out about their journeys with PCOS — which in turn has driven awareness of the condition, and empowered people to advocate for themselves if they suspect they may be living with PCOS as well. Read their stories here.?
Why Do You Poop More On Your Period??
Period poops: they're unpredictable, always unwelcome, and seem to come as a surprise almost every month. For all you IBS girlies out there, you?really know what we’re talking about.?
If you’re someone who suffers from IBS and painful PMS, it may be worth looking into a drug-free, clinically proven treatment like?Mahana?IBS, an FDA-cleared, prescription program (delivered via an app) that uses gut-directed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to give you new techniques and tools to help you identify, manage and reduce your IBS symptoms. Because your gut and your brain are more connected than you think!
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Community Q&A, PCOS Edition:
Q: How do you know if you have insulin-resistant PCOS?
A: An estimated?65-75% of women with PCOS?also have insulin resistance, which means their bodies have to create excess insulin to process glucose (sugar) in the blood. Over time, insulin resistance makes it difficult for the pancreas to function normally, which is why?almost 50% of women with PCOS eventually develop type 2 diabetes.
If you are experiencing?symptoms of insulin resistance, the first step is to talk to your doctor, who will likely take your medical history, order blood work, and conduct a physical exam.?
Blood tests are the most accurate way to diagnose insulin resistance, and typically include a fasting plasma glucose test to check your blood glucose and a hemoglobin glycosylated A1C to look at your average blood glucose levels over several months. Learn more here.
Q: Spearmint tea for PCOS: Does it really help?
A:?Among the remedies typically recommended to people with PCOS, sipping on spearmint tea seems to be one of the more popular ones. But can the simple act of including a minty tea in your daily routine really have a positive impact on your hormones, or is this yet another social media trend that is more bark than bite???
It turns out that the available data, along with subjective reports, does suggest that drinking spearmint tea twice daily for one month may offer some health benefits in women with PCOS. So, while it isn't a cure-all, pouring yourself a cup (or two!) of spearmint tea — while also incorporating other PCOS-friendly habits, like including healthy fats, protein, and fiber in your diet, prioritizing quality sleep, managing stress, and engaging in adequate physical activity — may help you manage some symptoms naturally. Read more here.?
Rescripted's Fertility Favs:?
From social posts to podcasts to products we're loving, here are some of our favs from this week:?
Lastly, What is a natural embryo transfer? What about a frozen embryo transfer (FET)? How do you know which one is right for you? In this week's episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Dr. Nicole Yoder, a Fertility Specialist at Spring Fertility in New York City, explains the various embryo transfer protocols used during IVF, the benefits (and risks) of each, and how they can impact your IVF success rates. Listen here.?
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xo, Kristyn