Hidden Hormonal Disorder
Polycystic ovary syndrome’s far-ranging impacts on women’s health Back in 2013, Danni Allen, a native of Mundelein, shed 121 pounds and was crowned winner of NBC’s popular reality show, America’s Biggest Loser. Determined to keep the weight off, Allen maintained a lifestyle that included a healthy diet and plenty of exercise. Yet in 2016, Allen […]
Living Well With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
In a woman’s ideal world, hormones are balanced, menstrual cycles are regular and fertility is not an issue. Unfortunately, that is not the case for the 1 out of 10 reproductive-age women in the United States who live with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “PCOS is characterized by high levels of male sex hormones [androgens] and […]
