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
Hormones and their roles in PCOS
A quick refresher on PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a gynaecological and endocrine condition that remains somewhat enigmatic due to its multifactorial origins. It may have genetic and environmental causes or be triggered by hormonal uphe...
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2min
Understanding PCOS
What are the best treatments for PCOS? Medical and natural options explained
In a previous article, we explained that it is not possible to completely cure PCOS (except in very specific cases — you can read more in Can PCOS Be Cured?). The good news is that there are many medical and natural treatments available to help yo...
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3min
Managing PCOS symptoms
Hormonal Acne: causes, symptoms and best supplements to treat it
Does your acne flare up before your period? Is it mainly located on the lower part of your face? Is it cystic and red? If so, it’s very likely that your acne is the result of a hormonal imbalance. In this article, we’ll delve into the causes of ho...
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4min
PCOS & Nutrition
Vegetarian or vegan with PCOS: how to adapt your diet safely
Can you really be vegetarian or vegan if you have PCOS?This is a question we hear often in the SOVA community. Many women living with PCOS want to reduce animal proteins—for ethical, environmental, or simply personal reasons—but feel torn between ...
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2min
PCOS & Nutrition
PCOS: Why it's important to look after your liver
To help your body regain hormonal balance, you've probably heard that detoxifying your liver can be beneficial. However, you may still wonder what the connection is between your hormones and your liver! In this article, we’ll explain how PCOS affe...
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6min
PCOS and fertility
PCOS and miscarriage risk: why it happens and how to reduce it
Introduction If you have PCOS, you may have heard that it can increase your risk of miscarriage — a thought that can be worrying when you’re trying to conceive. The truth is more nuanced: most women with PCOS go on to have healthy pregnancies and ...
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2min
PCOS & Nutrition
PCOS and Dietary Supplements - Which ones? Why?
Dietary Supplements of Interest for PCOS When managing PCOS, focusing on diet, sleep, stress management, and physical activities are all key to improving your health. But sometimes, you may feel like your body needs a little extra help. That's whe...
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7min
PCOS & Nutrition
Discover myo-inositol and d-chiro benefits for PCOS
Introduction If you live with PCOS, you’ve probably heard of inositol supplements. They’ve become one of the most talked-about natural options for managing symptoms — from fertility to hormonal acne. But what exactly is inositol? And how do the tw...
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1min
Post-Pill PCOS: What is it?
Have you been diagnosed with PCOS right after stopping your birth control pill? Or are you experiencing symptoms similar to PCOS since stopping the pill? You might be dealing with post-pill PCOS, especially if you had no issues before starting hor...
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4min

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