23/02/2020
What is PCOS?
PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome. Itโs a collection of symptoms (syndrome), involving multiple (poly) fluid sacs (cysts) in the ovaries. Itโs widely considered an endocrine disorder โ which means it causes a problem with hormone levels. The most common hormones affected by PCOS is insulin, testosterone, and female reproductive hormones like estrogen, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
PCOS is characterized by the formation of cysts (fluid-filled sacs) in the ovaries โ but not everybody diagnosed with this condition have these cysts.
The most relevant effects of CBD for PCOS involve its regulating effect on insulin levels, as well as its potential to promote weight loss and support other side-effects of the condition like anxiety. If you're interested in trying CBD to help manage symptoms