Please share an interesting fact about living with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Ignore: Prolonged PCOS may increase your risk of metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

Ignore: Pcos is associated with Insulin resistance/ risk for developing type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.

Ignore: Never assume that you cannot get pregnant. Always use protection if you do not wish to conceive.

Common: It's a common condition. Many women think it's rare, however when they speak among their circle of friends they find others with the same problem.

Treatment: Treatment varies with goals. These might be losing weight, becoming pregnant or controlling new hair.

Ignore: Metformin—a diabetes med—may help improve hormone balance, normal cycles, and fertility in PCOS.

Ignore: Abnormal hair growth? Use depilatories, electrolysis and/or spirnolactone to control the problem.

Metabolic problem: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is really a metabolic problem masking as a gynecological problem. While it may cause irregular cycles, cosmetic issues and infertility, protecting yourself against its long term risks such as diabetes and heart disease is just as important.

Ignore: Losing weight with PCOS is definitely difficult....but worth the effort! Don't give up!

Ignore: 1/3 of the female reproductive population has "polycystic ovaries". Less then 1/10 has PCOS!

Ignore: Oral contraceptives are also useful. Give it 6months to see impact.

Ignore: Use of the diabetes medication metformin can have amazing benefits in PCO patients.

Polycystic: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is often caused by small cysts growing on the ovaries.

All: All women with PCOS can benefit from adopting healthy eating habits.

A: A diet low in carbohydrates and refined sugars you can help reverse the imbalances of PCOS.

Exercise: Exercise has proven to boost metabolism and burn calories which helps to control insulin levels.

Exercise: Exercise can help to stave off diabetes, a health risk for women with PCOS.

Exercise: Exercise can result in weight loss and decrease some symptoms of PCOS.

Stimulants: Stimulants cause increases in insulin production, proven to have a negative impact on PCOS.

To: To control your insulin levels, you really need to consider giving up that cup of coffee.

Women: Women with PCOS have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers.

With: With PCOS, risk increases for high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol.

Women: Women with PCOS are more prone towards experiencing depression and mood swings.

PCOS: PCOS pt's get emotionally frustrated when their own bodies seem to purposefully work against them.

Treating: Treating stress can make the biggest difference in how you feel on the inside.

You: You are definitely not alone in your struggle with PCOS. There are thousands of women out there.

PCOS: PCOS Support groups will lift you up when you are feeling down.

PCOS: PCOS can make you feel melancholy, especially with the multitude of physical & emotional challenges.

You: You can live a positive life even when dealing with PCOS.

Maintaining: Maintaining a positive attitude is essential to realizing positive outcomes in any aspect of life.

Just: Just because you have PCOS does not mean you cannot live your best life!

To: To get pregnant, medications may be needed to help you ovulate with PCOS.

Because: Because hormonal changes are the hallmark of this disease, almost every body system can be affected.

PCOS: PCOS has been linked to health complications including type 2 DM, CVD, and edometrial Cancer.

The: The quicker you begin to manage PCOS, the sooner you monitor for abnormal symptoms.

Women: Women with PCOS frequently have to deal with annoying symptoms like acne or unwanted hair.

There: There are a number of possible interventions today that can help you deal with unwanted side effects.

Don’t: Don’t hesitate to speak with a dermatologist about the best option for unwanted acne.

It’s: It’s important to educate yourself on this disease so you can play an active role in monitoring it.

Weight: Weight loss with PCOS can be difficult. So it's important to eat well and exercise.

Ignore: Many PCOS are not hungry for and skip breakfast or lunch but eating often small meals is better.