As we move into fall with the beautiful changes to the leaves and the cool air, we also enter the beginning of cold and flu season. Colds and flus are a normal part of our everyday lives and catching a mild cold 1-2 per year is completely normal.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. As PCOS is a syndrome there is no exact diagnostic criteria – a women need to have 2 out of 3 of the listed concerns so it does vary from patient to patient. The 3 criteria are...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders in women of child-bearing years. PCOS can present with several different symptoms and unfortunately can make it more difficult to conceive.
Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial-like tissue (the tissue that normally lines the uterus) is found outside of the uterus. It is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain in women. Endometriosis often goes undiagnosed for women until they seek fertility care or continue advocating for themselves - often for several years before they receive a proper diagnosis.
A menstrual cycle is determined by the number of days from the first day of one period to the first day of the next. Day one of the menstrual cycle is the first full bleeding day of the period. A typical cycle is approximately 24 to 35 days (average 28 days for most women). It is not abnormal for a woman¹s cycle to occasionally be shorter or longer.
