September is PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) awareness month

September is PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) awareness month. I know several women that have battled PCOS but have gotten their lives back thanks to Plexus! PCOS affects 1 in 10 women and is the leading cause of infertility.

 Did you know⁉️

 💜 80% of women with 6 or fewer periods per year, have PCOS.

 💜 Left untreated, it may lead to Uterine and Endometrial cancers, as well as heart  ❤️ disease.

 💜 Women with PCOS have higher rates of anxiety  😬 and depression  😔 than women without the syndrome. 

 💜 Elevated insulin  📈 or insulin resistance are seen in the majority of women with PCOS.

 💜 Women with PCOS are at a higher risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea  😴 due to the influence of androgens affecting sleep receptors in the brain.

 💜 Women with PCOS have a 70% prevalence of elevated  ⬆️ triglycerides and low  ⬇️ HDL (“good” cholesterol). 

 💜 One of the earliest signs of elevated androgens in adolescents with PCOS is acne.

 💜 A number of studies demonstrate that modest weight loss of 5-10% of initial body weight improves metabolic, physiological and psychological aspects of PCOS.

 💜 Women with PCOS have a higher incidence of gestational diabetes, miscarriages, preterm deliveries, and stillbirths.

For woman with PCOS and those experiencing symptoms (menstrual irregularity, excess hair growth, weight gain/trouble losing weight, thinning hair, depression/anxiety, infertility, pelvic pain, sleep apnea, etc.), it's important to know they're not alone!  🤝 GUT health has an incredibly positive impact on PCOS and our Plexus Slim assists in regulating insulin levels, balancing hormones and allows the body to use insulin more effectively!!!  

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