I had a great time on the farm this past weekend. It was exactly what my soul needed, but I'll post more on that tomorrow. Today, I want to do my first PCOS awareness post of the month!
September is PCOS awareness month. PCOS stands for Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. It's a range of symptoms that affect each of us differently. Including but not limited to irregular menstrual cycles, regular menstrual cycles without ovulation, insulin resistance; infertility, acne, sometimes actual cysts on the ovaries. Tiredness, moodiness, hard to lose weight, hair loss, or over growth of hair.
I was officially diagnosed with PCOS in April 2013. I had long since suspected I had it, as being in the health care field at the time, information was more readily available to me. I spent the 2 years prior to the pouring over websites and books trying to figure out why it was taking so long for the Man & I to conceive. After those two years were up, I couldn't take it anymore. I needed answers. Off to the endocrinologists we went. It didn't take her very long to diagnose me as I had a lot of the symptoms. In that moment, for me, it was more validating then devastating. In that moment, I had an answer and a way to fight back. (Or so I thought, but that's a different story for a different day.)
After being diagnosed I slowly started to tell family and friends. I read through blog posts and visited PCOS Diva and PCOS diet support. Connected on social media with other "cystsers". I do what I can to help education the public about this condition. I thank you for taking the time to read my message and to learn more about it yourself.
There are a few ways you can also help raise awareness. Share this blog post, read books about the condition, talk to a doctor--preferrably a specialist who knows. They're are great podcasts and websites out there such as Better By Dr Brooke (or her website). PCOS Diva, PCOS Diet Support, PCOS Challenge.
Also link up with other cysters using the hastag #positvielyunashamed (As started by Its Positive Living blogger Meredith. She has a joyful vibe that's contagious. Read her blog post over at
September is PCOS Awareness Month: What You Need to Know.
(photo credit Autumn Studio, Unsplash.)
This month, I will feature other PCOS bloggers, different books I have read to help me with my PCOS, how it affects those around me, as well as a slew of other topics.
I'm sportin' the jewelry color of the month. Teal for PCOS
Cheesin'
Alright everyone, I am off to fight another day.
Blessings,
A
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