What to eat (and what not to eat) for PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be extremely common – according to the NHS, 1 in 5 women have PCOS in the UK – but its widespread nature doesn’t mean you should suffer in silence. PCOS symptoms vary from individual to individual. Irregular or no periods, fertility issues, excessive hair growth, weight gain, hair loss, and…

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Self-care basics every woman with PCOS should know

We all know the valuable part self-care has to play in maintaining health and wellbeing. But what about in relieving conditions that don’t have a cure? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one such condition. While medication offers a vital lifeline for women looking to manage many of the signs of this hormonal disorder, self-care naturally…

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Adding moisture to menopausal skin

Bouts of hormonal acne aren’t the only tell-tale sign that you’re experiencing perimenopause or menopause. The menopause and the hormone imbalances that cause it, affects the skin in several ways. Dry and itchy skin is commonly experienced among menopausal women but not often talked about. Known officially as pruritus, this chronic skin condition can be…

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Relieving hormonal acne at home

Acne may be more synonymous with our teenage years, but even when puberty becomes a distant memory, many women suffer from uncomfortable and confidence-knocking acne. Due to periods and the all-too-common polycystic ovary syndrome, adult acne is more prevalent in women than it is in men. Its link to hormone level fluctuations means acne can…

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Menopausal acne: all you need to know

According to a recent study, around 85% of us will have acne at some point during our lives. The underlying causes of those flare-ups, whether long or short term, can vary drastically, but stress and hormonal imbalances are by far the most common causes of adult acne. Women in their 40s and 50s are particularly…

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