September is PCOS awareness month, and I almost missed posting something about it. PCOS is polycystic ovary syndrome and I wanted to share some facts about it since tomorrow brings on a whole different awareness month.
Facts:
- It is a serious genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects women and girls.
- It is the leading cause of female infertility and a precursor for other serious conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and endometrial cancer.
- Development of cysts (small fluid-filled sacs) in the ovaries.
- Between 5% and 10% of women between 15 and 44, or during the years you can have children, have PCOS. Most women find out they have PCOS in their 20s and 30s.
- Symptoms: Irregular cycles, too much hair on face, acne, thinning hair, weight gain, darkening of skin, and skin tags.
- Women with PCOS can be at higher risk of miscarriage, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes.
- From: https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/polycystic-ovary-syndrome
Please be in prayer for these women! And all the couples facing infertility! Next month is miscarriage/infant loss awareness month. Hopefully more testimonies will be shared on how God worked in people's lives to overcome what one never expected to happen.
Our appointment to check levels is tomorrow! Praying for great results!
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