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Articles by Valerie McElman

PCOS and Diet
By: Valerie McElman    Monday, Jun 21, 2010
Topic: Healthy Weight and Weight Loss
PCOS is a metabolic disorder that affects 5 – 10% of all women. It is the number one cause of infertility and if left untreated, can increase risk of endometrial cancer. In addition, women with PCOS are at a greater risk for heart disease and diabetes. Until recently, diet was not thought of as an important adjunct in treatment. However, since the fairly recent discovery regarding the role insulin resistance plays many experts now believe that diet should be a part of the treatment plan. Although further research is needed, it is believed that diet can help reduce insulin resistance, ...Read More
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What is Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome? An Introduction
By: Valerie McElman    Wednesday, Jun 02, 2010
Introduction to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? PCOS occurs when a woman doesn't ovulate, which causes a disruption in the normal, cyclical interrelationship among her hormones, brain and ovaries. Normally, the hypothalamus, a regulatory centre in the brain, monitors the hormone output of the ovaries and synchronizes the normal menstrual cycle. When monthly bleeding ends, the hypothalamus secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which stimulates the pituitary gland in the brain to release follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone ...Read More
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