Understanding PCOS

What is PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome)?

Alice Monney

Welcome to the PCOS Bible

A space to share real stories, expert guidance, and the science behind natural ways to manage PCOS — so no one has to navigate it alone.

Lifestyle & mental health Managing PCOS symptoms PCOS & Nutrition PCOS and fertility Understanding PCOS
Adenomyosis vs. Endometriosis: Key Differences, Symptoms, and Your Path to a Diagnosis
You have been told your pain is "just period cramps." You have been handed ibuprofen and sent home. You have been dismissed, minimised, and left wondering if it is all in your head. It is not. Adenomyosis and endometriosis are two of the most misu...
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14min
Understanding PCOS
PCOS officially gets a new name - and it's great news
You may have seen it trending on social media or making headlines: PCOS is getting a new name. If you're wondering what this means for you, your diagnosis, your symptoms, or your ongoing care - we've got you covered. On 12 May 2026, a landmark in...
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5min
Period Cramps but No Period? 8 Likely Causes and When to Act
You feel it - that familiar dull ache in your lower abdomen, maybe even the lower back tension you always get before your period arrives. But you check, and there is nothing. No bleeding, no spotting, nothing at all. It is confusing, a little worr...
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10min
Nausea Before Your Period: Why It Happens and What Actually Helps
Summary To ease nausea before your period, start by splitting your meals into 4–5 smaller portions throughout the day to keep your blood sugar stable, and cut back on coffee, alcohol and refined sugar, all of which stimulate prostaglandin produc...
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4min
Magnesium: A Powerful Ally for PMS Relief
Sudden irritability, overwhelming fatigue, uncontrollable sugar cravings, cramps in your lower abdomen… If any of this sounds familiar in the days before your period, you are far from alone. Up to 80% of women experience at least one premenstrual ...
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7min
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): far more than severe PMS
  Summary PMDD is not simply severe PMS — it is a clearly defined, medically recognised condition. Its main signs appear during the luteal phase and resolve once your period arrives: • Major psychological symptoms: extreme irritability, sudden...
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9min
Treatment for PMS and PMDD: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Relief
Whether you feel overwhelmed in the days before your period, or your symptoms are severe enough to affect your relationships and your work, you deserve clear answers - not just "it's hormones." This guide walks you through every level of support...
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13min
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): How to Recognise the Symptoms
Exhaustion, a bloated stomach, and a mood that seems to have a life of its own - all arriving like clockwork a week or so before your period. If any of this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. These symptoms ca...
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10min
Post-Pill PCOS: Why Your Symptoms Are Flaring & Your 4-Step Recovery Roadmap
You stopped the pill - and instead of feeling free, your skin is breaking out, your period has gone quiet, and your body feels like it is sending you completely mixed signals. You are not imagining it, and you are not alone. This guide explain...
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11min

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