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12/04/2022

Did you know that eating fresh fruit and vegetables can help to manage PCOS? (K. Marengo, 2020)

10/04/2022

Did you know that PCOS symptoms can get better if you sleep in accordance with the circadian rhythm? (Simon et al, 2019)

08/04/2022

At Empowered Earth we exist to serve and support women and gender diverse people by:
- Empowering them to make informed choices about their health.
- Campaigning for improved services and greater awareness.
- Informing people of the support available for both themselves and their loved ones.
- Providing a safe online community for peer support.
- Helping to ensure inclusion by removing inequality of opportunity for health support.

04/04/2022

Did you know that pilates and ginger supplementation can have a beneficial effect on ovarian function and can improve the status of patients of PCOS? (B. Bonab, 2020)

27/03/2022

Did you know that one in ten women have PCOS? It is the most common endocrine condition. What has been your experience?

24/03/2022

“We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” - Virginia Satir

Did you know hugs are beneficial for your health, not just for comfort. They can reduce effects of stress, boost heart health, reduce pain and more.

How many hugs do you have a day?

22/03/2022

Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) can be managed.
What have you found helpful?

20/03/2022

Many women report that the symptoms of PCOS are embarrassing, marginalising and difficult to manage.

What’s your story?

17/03/2022

5 Things that may help when PCOS is taking over your life

1. Take a break
2. Mediate for 5 mins daily
3. Plan meals
4. Move gently everyday
5. Aim to eat 2/3 fruit veg a day as a minimum

16/03/2022

One in ten women globally have PCOS. PCOS can lead to women experiencing hirsutism, low energy, irregular or low ovulation depression and low self-esteem.

Women with PCOS can feel marginalised and excluded. What is your experience?

15/03/2022

Did you know that Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 67 percent of women during their childbearing years?
Symptoms can range from male pattern hair growth (hirsutism) to irregular or no ovulation.

If you have PCOS know that you are not alone. You can get in touch with Verity, the PCOS Charity; https://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/

13/03/2022

What people think PCOS is vs What it actually is

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10/03/2022

We are always looking for ways to raise awareness of PCOS so we were thrilled to be mentioned in the PCOS and Endometriosis Parliamentary debate in November 2021!

Together we will 'unlip the stigma' surrounding PCOS!

09/03/2022

Carrie had gone from being a highly extrovert person who loved shopping and entertaining to someone unable to leave her room. She felt marginalised and excluded and lived with the silence and stigma of the symptoms of PCOS.

One in ten women globally have PCOS. PCOS can lead to women experiencing hirsutism, low energy, irregular or low ovulation depression and low self-esteem. They are seven times more likely to experience diabetes. There are many many woman with similar stories that's why its time we come to together and 'unlip' the stigma of PCOS

08/03/2022

Happy International Womens Day! 👯‍♀️❤️

Happy International Women’s Day!

"There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." — Michelle Obama

At Empowered Earth, Global Health and Wellbeing for Women, we celebrated by working on our global campaign to raise awareness of Polycystic O***y Syndrome which will be launched in 2023.

#ɢɪʀʟᴘᴏᴡᴇʀ

08/03/2022

Happy International Women’s Day!

"There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." — Michelle Obama

At Empowered Earth, Global Health and Wellbeing for Women, we celebrated by working on our global campaign to raise awareness of Polycystic O***y Syndrome which will be launched in 2023.

#ɢɪʀʟᴘᴏᴡᴇʀ

08/03/2022

Acne, Face and body hair growth, and Weight gain. Yup these are all very common with PCOS. HOWEVER did you know there is certain criteria your doctor will check also before a diagnosis
- High androgen levels
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Cysts in the ovaries.

Your doctor may carryout the following; a pelvic exam can look for any problems with your ovaries , Blood tests check for higher-than-normal levels of male hormones.

An ultrasound uses sound waves to look for abnormal follicles and other problems with your ovaries and uterus. A doctor will look if you have 2 or more of these symptoms before a diagnosis. By knowing the process we we UNZIP THE STIGMA .

03/03/2022

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