Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A common endocrine disorder of reproductive-age women, characterised by anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology, with implications for fertility and metabolic health.
All PCOS articles
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Nutrition and Lifestyle · 3 min
Blood-Sugar, Hormones and Fertility
Nutritionist Mandi Azoulay explains how blood-sugar control affects fertility and PCOS, listing warning signs, dietary tips and supplements to support conception.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome · 8 min
THE LATEST PCOS guidelines
Summarises the updated 2023 international PCOS diagnostic and management guidelines presented at ESHRE Copenhagen, covering diagnosis criteria, screening and treatment options.
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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine · 3 min
Can acupuncture regulate the menstrual cycle?
A shorter companion piece explaining how acupuncture supports the four phases of the menstrual cycle to help regulate periods, including in PCOS.
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Contraception and Cycle Regulation · 3 min
Coming off the pill - what you need to know
A naturopath explains how nutrition and herbal medicine can support hormonal balance and ovulation when a woman stops taking the contraceptive pill.
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Nutrition and Lifestyle · 2 min
What are the real benefits to Naturopathic care – 100 days before conception
Outlines how naturopathic preconception care, including nutrition, herbal medicine and cycle tracking, can help prepare the body for conception over 100 days.
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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine · 4 min
Can acupuncture regulate the menstrual cycle?
A Chinese medicine practitioner explains how acupuncture may help regulate irregular or absent periods by supporting each of the four menstrual cycle phases.
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Menstrual Health · 3 min
Getting your cycle back on track after the pill
Explains why cycles can take months to normalise after stopping the contraceptive pill, links this to PCOS and endometriosis, and covers nutrition and naturopathic support.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome · 5 min
PCOS and The Skin
Q&A between a fertility specialist and a dermatologist on how PCOS affects skin and hair, and which treatments are safe during preconception and pregnancy.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome · 2 min
PCOS: Cause & Symptoms
Explains the causes and common symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome, including hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and multidisciplinary management.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome · 2 min
PCOS and Fertility: Effects and Treatment Options
Explains how PCOS affects fertility and outlines treatment options including lifestyle modification, insulin resistance management, ovulation induction and IVF.
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Reproductive Genetics · 3 min
Are fertility issues hereditary?
Dr Raelia Lew surveys genetic causes of infertility, including endometriosis, PCOS, chromosomal translocations, male factor infertility and Fragile X syndrome.
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Contraception and Cycle Regulation · 2 min
Myth busting: Fertility when coming off the pill
Debunks the myth that the contraceptive pill harms fertility long-term, explains why periods may not return, and when to seek specialist help.
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In Vitro Fertilisation · 4 min
In Vitro Maturation: Australian and Belgian Scientists lead the way
Explains in vitro maturation (IVM) technology, how it differs from standard IVF, its potential benefits for reducing treatment burden, and remaining safety unknowns.
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Female Fertility · 4 min
Fertility over 40: a struggle against the tide
Dr Lew responds to an ABC Four Corners report on fertility after 40, discussing natural conception odds, IVF success by age, donor eggs, egg freezing and PCOS.
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