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The following is a great example of typical PCOS case seen at Yinstill. If you think you may have PCOS or have been diagnosed with excess androgens, insulin resistance, irregular menstrual cycles, or cystic ovaries, I encourage you to read this story below, and to venture to youtube to listen to how other women have managed theri PCOS.

I stopped using hormonal birth control in August 2011 and began having irregular cycles.

 » Read more about: One Woman's PCOS Journey  »

*Also read: Exploring the link between healthy weight, thyroid function, and fertility

There is no mystery these days as to why people gain unwanted weight. It is widely known that excessive food consumption combined with inactivity will cause an increase in fat and a decrease in muscle mass and health.

So then why is weight gain still something so many people struggle with?

When we experience pain there is often an accompaniment of fearful thoughts, physical tensions, or emotional overwhelm. Whether we are aware of it or not, pain can often trigger a fear response and create anxiety stored in the body. Cramping in the abdomen, that is not linked to high risk pathological concerns but has been confirmed by a doctor, as Dysmenorrhea (painful periods), Endometriosis,

Modified version of Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan (Five Ancestors) is most likely the most used Chinese herbal formulation for male factor infertility. It is modified according to the needs of each individual client so as to optimize effectiveness for promoting the generation of vital essence and reproductive strength.

For most women I see there is a short period of awkwardness that arises when I first ask them about the size and color of their menstrual blood clots, or the consistency and characteristics of their bowel movements, but it never seems to take long for women to understand the importance of observing their body in all its capacities. Careful monitoring of ones own health has been a hallmark of traditional Chinese culture for thousands of years.

Your mental health has a great impact on the rest of your world and how you function. It is tied to your physical health, your relationships and your general happiness and well being! But why do so many of us ignore it, suffer, or try to 'tough' it out? Everyone is deserving of emotional care and support and finding what works best for you is a great first step.

“Stress evaluation that precedes or is concurrent to fertility treatment is suggested.” This is the conclusion from the following paper published in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.

Research results and conclusions: Psychological factors such as depression, state-anxiety, and stress-induced changes in heart rate and cortisol are predictive of a decreased probability of achieving a viable pregnancy.

The short answer is ‘Yes’.

However, a more accurate answer is that stress affects some women’s capability to build a happy healthy family, and seems not to affect others.

You may have some friends that seem laid-back about almost everything and others who react strongly to the slightest stress. Most reactions to life stressors fall somewhere between those extremes. An article written by the Mayo Clinic states: How you react to stressors in your life is affected by such factors as genetics and life experiences.

“Get enough sleep!”
How many times have we heard this phrase in lecture from our health care practitioners, friends and loved ones, or the health expert on our news hour break? We hear it so much, it almost gets tuned out, perhaps falling into the pit of “I’ve heard it before” with all the other healthy living phrases like: “reduce stress”, “eat right”,