The PCOS library: calm, sourced answers.
16 in-depth guides to understanding and managing PCOS — written in plain language, checked against the 2023 International PCOS Guideline and peer-reviewed research, with every source linked. No miracle cures, no supplement funnels.
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What PCOS is, how it shows up, and how it’s diagnosed and managed.
How to manage PCOS — and what “reversing” it really means.
Can PCOS be fixed or reversed? An honest, evidence-based guide to managing PCOS: lifestyle levers, medical options, and what actually improves symptoms.
Read the guide →What is PCOS? Causes, types and the long-term picture.
What is PCOS? A clear guide to polycystic ovary syndrome: what causes it, the four PCOS types (phenotypes), how it’s diagnosed, and the long-term health picture.
Read the guide →PCOS symptoms: the obvious signs, the subtle ones, and what they mean.
The common and less-obvious symptoms of PCOS — irregular periods, acne, excess hair, hair thinning, weight changes, fatigue and mood — and when to get checked.
Read the guide →How PCOS is diagnosed — and the blood tests worth asking for.
How PCOS is diagnosed and which blood tests matter: testosterone, SHBG, AMH, LH/FSH, glucose tolerance, lipids, thyroid and prolactin — and what results mean.
Read the guide →Metabolism, food & movement
The insulin connection and the everyday levers with the best evidence.
Insulin resistance and PCOS: the engine under the symptoms.
How insulin resistance drives PCOS symptoms, the signs to watch for, how it’s assessed, and the evidence-based ways to improve insulin sensitivity — at any weight.
Read the guide →The PCOS diet: what to eat, what to limit, and what’s hype.
The best diet for PCOS, without food rules: how to build meals for insulin resistance, foods to eat and limit, and the evidence on keto, gluten and dairy.
Read the guide →A 7-day PCOS meal plan you can actually cook.
A free 7-day PCOS meal plan built on low-glycaemic, high-protein, high-fibre meals — with breakfast ideas, snacks, a build-your-own plate formula and prep tips.
Read the guide →PCOS weight loss: why it’s harder, and what actually helps.
Why losing weight with PCOS can feel harder, how much loss actually matters (5–10%), what works — food, strength training, sleep, medication — and lean PCOS.
Read the guide →The best exercise for PCOS — and a week that fits real life.
What type of exercise is best for PCOS? The evidence on strength training, cardio and HIIT for insulin resistance, plus a simple weekly plan for beginners.
Read the guide →Supplements & medication
What the research actually shows — including where it’s thin.
PCOS supplements: what the evidence actually shows.
An honest review of PCOS supplements — inositol, spearmint tea, NAC, vitamin D, omega-3, berberine — what the research shows, safety notes, and what to skip.
Read the guide →Inositol for PCOS: an honest look at the most popular supplement.
Does inositol work for PCOS? Myo-inositol vs D-chiro-inositol, the 40:1 ratio, typical doses, side effects, and what the 2023 guideline review actually concluded.
Read the guide →GLP-1 medications and PCOS: what they can and can’t do.
Do GLP-1 medicines like semaglutide help PCOS? Research on weight, insulin and androgens, how they compare with metformin, side effects and pregnancy.
Read the guide →Cycles, fertility, skin & mind
Symptom-by-symptom guides for the parts of PCOS that affect daily life.
PCOS and irregular periods: why it happens and how to regulate it.
Why PCOS causes irregular, missed or heavy periods, what counts as irregular, why long gaps matter for the uterine lining, and proven ways to regulate cycles.
Read the guide →Getting pregnant with PCOS: what helps, step by step.
Can you get pregnant with PCOS? How PCOS affects ovulation, tracking tips, lifestyle steps, letrozole and other treatments, and pregnancy considerations.
Read the guide →PCOS acne, facial hair and hair loss: what drives them and what helps.
Why PCOS causes jawline acne, unwanted facial and body hair (hirsutism) and scalp hair thinning — plus the evidence-based treatments, from the pill to laser.
Read the guide →PCOS, anxiety and depression: your mood is part of the picture.
PCOS is linked with much higher rates of anxiety and depression, independent of weight. Why it happens, the signs, screening, and what support helps.
Read the guide →Free PCOS tools
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Notice: the PCOS library is educational and is not medical advice. Always talk to your clinician before changing medication, supplements, diet or exercise.