PCOS South Africa

14/02/2022

15/12/2021

A woman's reproductive health plays an important role in her life.

For most women, reproductive health is a sensitive subject – many women suffer in silence – embarrassed to discuss their reproductive health issues.

Find out why thousands of South African women trust Sinopol South Africa to bring back balance to their reproductive health and assist them on their fertility journey: bit.ly/3q03t3K

15/12/2020

PCOS is a common reproductive¹ hormonal disorder² and one of the leading causes of female reproductive health issues³,⁴.

Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive disorder¹ that affects as many as 10% of the female population³. It is defined as a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age².

PCOS is a common reproductive1 hormonal disorder2 and one of the leading causes of female reproductive health issues3,4. Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive disorder1 that affects as many as 10% of the female population3. It is defined as a hormonal disorder common among women....

18/11/2020

Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrine disease of the reproductive age that is defined by the modified Rotterdam criteria of 2003 as the presence of at least two of the following: clinical or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation, and polycystic o***y morphology.
This study shows the ability of a combination of ALA and MI to restore a normal menstrual cyclicity in women with PCOS, acting on hormonal or on metabolic parameters. The better results were obtained when ALA was associated with a higher dose of MI.
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ije/2020/2901393/

08/09/2020

Sinopol South Africa unique three-ingredient combination includes Alpha-Lipoic Acid (400 mg), Myo-Inositol (1000 mg), and Folic Acid (200 μg). Myo-Inositol may help to reduce insulin resistance in patients with PCOS, Alpha-Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant which reduces oxidative stress and may help to promote healthy glucose metabolism and Folic Acid helps the body to metabolise proteins, helps to forms red blood cells and helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy.

A new supplement containing a unique combination of ingredients which may help with hormonal and metabolic imbalances linked to insulin resistance and reproductive health in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is now available in South Africa.

18/08/2020

Infertility affects a growing number of couples in South Africa, spoke to Dr Antonio Rodrigues, a Reproductive Medicine Specialist at Medfem Fertility Clinic. Courtesy

https://youtu.be/SIkyK7S7DXo

Infertility affects a growing number of couples in South Africa, spoke to Dr Antonio Rodrigues, a Reproductive Medicine Specialist at Medfem Fertility ...

04/08/2020

While many of us might know insulin resistance may be a precursor to diabetes1, 3 and that excess weight and lack of physical activity could be at fault3, how many of us are aware of the relationship between insulin resistance and PCOS?

Dr Carmen James educates us on the often heart-breaking mutually destructive relationship between insulin resistance and polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS)1.

22/07/2020

Alpha-lipoic acid has gained a lot of attention in recent years.

It’s an organic compound that acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body.

Your body produces alpha-lipoic acid naturally, but it’s also found in a variety of foods and as a dietary supplement.

Research suggests that it may play a role in weight loss, diabetes, and other health conditions.

Alpha-lipoic acid acts as a powerful antioxidant in your body. Learn about its benefits, side effects, and recommended dosage.

29/06/2020

Imbalanced hormone levels can cause changes in a girl's entire body, not just her ovaries. So doctors also look for these other signs of PCOS:

weight gain, obesity, or difficulty maintaining a normal weight, especially when the extra weight is concentrated around the waist
a condition called hirsutism (pronounced: HER-suh-tiz-um), where a girl grows extra hair on her face, chest, abdomen, ni**le area, or back (a little of this is normal for most girls, though)
thinning hair on the head (alopecia)
acne and clogged pores
darkened, thickened skin around the neck, armpits, or breasts (this is called acanthosis nigricans)
high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar levels)

In polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries produce higher than normal amounts of certain hormones, which can interfere with egg development and release. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat PCOS.

15/06/2020

The hormonal belly bulge and what it’s trying to tell us… while it’s a given that fast foods and a sedentary lifestyle can be responsible for that spare tyre or “muffin top”, did you know that certain types of hormones can also trigger weight gain?⁠ Read Dr Sly Nedic’s full article.

While its a given that fast foods and a sedentary lifestyle is responsible for that ‘spare tyre’ or ‘muffin top’, you carry around, did you know that certain types of…

02/06/2020

--- June World Infertility Month---

Struggling with Infertility for June World Infertility Month
Those who are struggling with infertility are especially stressed during this time.

Those who are struggling with infertility are especially stressed during this time.

28/05/2020

Clinical and Metabolic Effects of Alpha-Lipoic Acid Associated with Two Different Doses of Myo-Inositol in Women with Polycystic O***y Syndrome

The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effects of a treatment with α-lipoic acid (ALA) associated with two different doses of myo-inositol (MI) on clinical and metabolic features of women with polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS). Eighty-eight women received the treatment, and 7...