Unless you are living under a rock, you undoubtedly heard about the Ozempic GLP-1 receptor agonist craze. So how do Ozempic and other Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) like Wegovy and Mounjaro, work for people with PCOS who struggle with insulin resistance? And what concerns or risks are there for folks with PCOS who are using these medications? Here’s what to know about GLP-1 RAs and PCOS.
Emerging research is showing that coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 may offer numerous benefits to people with PCOS, Coenzyme Q10 has been shown to be involved in improving fertility and pregnancy in women with PCOS. Newer research is showing the potential of Q10 to lower testosterone as well as cholesterol and insulin levels. Here’s what to know about Coenzyme Q10 if you have PCOS.
Nearly 50% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) develop pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes before the age of 40. This is alarming statistic highlights the need for aggressive interventions that can reduce the chances of women with PCOS developing diabetes. The good news is that diabetes can be prevented. The first step is getting educated about why PCOS can lead to diabetes and what you can do about it. Below are some of the best proven ways to lower your risk for developing diabetes if you have PCOS.
Emerging research is showing a link between PCOS and autoimmune disorders. This article explores the reasons to the link and what you can do about it.
The connection between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is REAL! ⠀IBS is the most common GI disorder among women with PCOS, affecting 20 to 40% of women. Yikes! That’s a lot of tummy trouble. If this is you, here are some ways to get relief.
Should you take a multivitamin if you have PCOS? This is one of the popular questions we hear from our patients at the PCOS Nutrition Center. Certainly many with PCOS may be taking other supplements to help manage their PCOS, do they really need a multivitamin on top of those pills? How much is too much? What should you look for in a multivitamin? Here’s what to know about taking a multivitamin if you have PCOS.
