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Oana PCOS blog
Welcome to our dedicated PCOS blog, your trusted source for insightful articles on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Here, we dive deeply into understanding the symptoms, causes, and uncover the latest advancements in PCOS treatments.
PCOS and Insulin Resistance: Role of Metformin
How metformin improves insulin sensitivity, lowers androgens, supports modest weight loss and fertility, and reduces long-term health risks in PCOS.
GLP-1 vs. Metformin: Adherence in PCOS Treatment
Real-world comparison of GLP-1 and metformin for PCOS: low one-year adherence, differing costs, side effects, and benefits of combination therapy.
AMH and Androgen Dysregulation
How elevated AMH and excess androgens drive PCOS, diagnostic AMH cutoffs, and treatments like metformin and spironolactone to restore hormonal balance.
Cardio and Hormonal Balance in PCOS
Regular cardiovascular exercise can improve insulin sensitivity, lower androgens, raise SHBG, and restore hormonal balance in PCOS within 12 weeks.
Minoxidil for Women: What to Expect After 1 Year
What to expect after one year of minoxidil: initial shedding, regrowth timeline, 2% vs 5% differences, common side effects, and how to maintain results.
Synthetic Hormones vs Bioidentical: Long-Term Studies
Compare long-term risks and benefits of bioidentical vs synthetic hormone therapy - cancer, clotting, metabolic effects, and quality-of-life differences.
Minoxidil and Hair Care: Best Practices
Consistent minoxidil use plus proper scalp care are essential to regrow and maintain hair—expect 3–12 months for results and consult a clinician for side effects.
Magnesium and PCOS: Benefits for Hormonal Health
Magnesium may improve insulin sensitivity, lower androgens, reduce inflammation and improve sleep for women with PCOS; foods, doses, and supplement tips.
Hormonal Hair Loss: Treatments Beyond Minoxidil
Understand hormonal causes of female hair loss and treatment options beyond minoxidil—spironolactone, metformin, HRT, oral minoxidil, PRP, and combination therapies.
Gut-Brain Axis and PCOS: What Science Says
How gut microbes, inflammation, and probiotics affect PCOS symptoms, insulin resistance, hormones, and mood, plus diet and probiotic strategies.
Hormonal Health Risk Calculator
Worried about hormonal imbalances? Use our free Hormonal Health Risk Calculator to assess your risk level and get personalized insights today!
How Pharmacogenomics Improves Hormonal Health
DNA-based pharmacogenomic testing personalizes meds for PCOS, acne, hair loss and menopause to reduce side effects and improve treatment outcomes.
