You’d be surprised how common PCOS really is… and even more surprised with how often it goes unnoticed and undiagnosed. Let’s talk about it 🩷⬇️ Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal condition that affects people with ovaries, usually during their reproductive years. It involves an imbalance of hormones (often elevated androgens) which can affect menstrual cycle, skin, hair, and metabolism. PCOS is said to affect an estimated 6 – 13% worldwide. But, because PCOS is under-diagnosed, most cases

This is a very common PCOS body type, or what's most commonly referred to as PCOS belly. And, if you have PCOS you may well be able to relate to this. PCOS belly is largely driven by the hormonal imbalances of PCOS, specifically: high insulin high cortisol high androgens. This PCOS-unique hormonal situation causes you to; 1) Gain weight easier 2) Store most of your weight around your belly Again, if you have PCOS you probably can relate to 1 & 2 right now (feel free to let me know in the comment

The ‘PCOS body type’ is a real thing. That lower-abdominal weight gain isn’t random. It’s not because you’re lazy, undisciplined, or doing something wrong. What people call a “PCOS belly” is usually the result of insulin resistance, stress hormones, and inflammation pushing fat storage to one very specific place. You can train hard, eat “well”, and still feel like your body refuses to respond. This is where so many women start blaming themselves. Or worse, they start doing more of the things tha