Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
POLY WHAT? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Poly means many and cystic refers to a usually non-cancerous sac-like growth filled with liquid or semisolid substance which can cause pain. Common findings are weight problems, acne, hirsutism (hair growth in a male pattern), high blood sugars/diabetes, irregular menstruations, infertility, and miscarriages. These finding are only present in […]
THE AMAZING T (T for Testosterone)
What is all the rap about testosterone? Is it that important? Is it really that powerful? Testosterone is a sex hormone, an androgen produced by both men and women. In males, testosterone is produced in the testicles or testes. In women it is produced firstly in the ovaries and secondly in the adrenal glands. Is […]
The Fascinating World Of Estradiol
The word Estrogen is most associated with women; however, let us remind ourselves that both men and women produce the same hormones – just in different quantities. What is estrogen? Who needs estrogen? Why do we need estrogen? Let’s find out what estrogen is. Estrogen is a sex hormone which comes from cholesterol. There are […]