Supplements for PCOS: Exploring Alternative Approaches
The primary medical treatments for PCOS typically involve metformin for metabolic issues and anti-androgens for hormonal imbalances. However, many women prefer incorporating supplements into their management of PCOS, either because they are more tolerable or align with a more integrative approach to health. While inositol is the only supplement recommended by international guidelines, this blog will explore other supplements that have shown potential in managing PCOS symptoms.
Group B Streptococcus in pregnancy
Group B Streptococcus can colonisation the vagina or rectum in up to a quarter of pregnant women and in a small proportion of these it will cause infection in the baby. Only a small number of women can be tested on the NHS but at Sirona Health you can decide to test privately and have a detailed discussion about how to manage the result.
Periods during the perimenopause … what can happen?
Perimenopause involves complex hormonal fluctuations that impact menstrual cycles. Initially, shorter cycles and heavier periods may occur due to higher FSH and oestrogen levels. As follicle numbers decline further, cycles become more irregular, with missed periods becoming more common.
Iodine deficiency
Iodine is an essential mineral which is especially important for women considering pregnancy, during pregnancy and during breastfeeding
Cycle mapping - how best to monitor your menstrual cycle
Cycle mapping - what you need to know