Category Archives: PCOS

How to get pregnant with PCOS – Don’t Make This Mistake

How to get pregnant with PCOS? Getting pregnant with Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) involves a dietary and lifestyle makeover. PCOS is a metabolic condition affecting the menstrual cycle, female fertility, hormonal levels, insulin production and the circulatory system. Women have … read more >>

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Fragile X Syndrome? How to treat it

Fragile X Syndrome, also called FXS is the most common cause of mental impairment including learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities and autism. Fragile X Associated Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (FXPOI) is a disorder that may cause premature menopause and infertility in women … read more >>

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Clomid Side Effects

Like any drug, Clomiphene citrate (Clomid) also has its side effects. Around 10% to 20% of women who take Clomid experience some side effects (Georgia Reproductive Specialists, 2007). What is Clomid? Clomid works as an anti-estrogen agent. This drug causes … read more >>

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Irregular Periods

Metrorrhagia is the medical term for irregular periods. If your period varies more than 8 days from your expected menstruation date, then you may be experiencing an irregular cycle. Cycle length A regular menstrual cycle lasts 26 to 29 days. … read more >>

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Clomid Success Rates

Clomid success rates typically range from 30 to 40%. Clomid is a drug that is usually prescribed to anovulatory women, who menstruate without producing eggs from the ovary. It has been proven to have significant potency. There are other drugs … read more >>

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10 Step PCOS Diet Plan

If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS one of the best things you can do to manage your condition is to adjust your diet by following a structured PCOS diet plan. Even though PCOS falls into the category of conditions which … read more >>

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Is it PCOS? Ask Your Mom – By Beth Heller

Has your fertility journey caused you to ask your mother questions about her experience trying to conceive? Many women at Pulling Down the Moon report that their challenges have prompted their mothers to reveal previously untold stories of struggles to conceive, … read more >>

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How to Get Pregnant with PCOS

If you’ve got PCOS and you’ve been trying to get preggers, then this is the article for you. Getting pregnant with PCOS is not as mysterious as it may seem. PCOS may be a diagnosis for a lifetime, but it … read more >>

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10 Ways to Treat PCOS Infertility Naturally

PCOS infertility is the most common cause of infertility today. In this article you’ll learn what is PCOS and how you can treat PCOS infertility naturally. PCOS – What is it? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome aka Polycystic Ovarian Disease manifests in … read more >>

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