PCOS Articles
Understanding PCOS starts with evidence, not internet myths. These articles cover the root causes, symptoms, nutrition, and treatment approaches that actually work, written by Dr. Suganya Venkat from 15+ years of clinical experience.
35 articles
Myo-Inositol for PCOS: What the Evidence Shows
How myo-inositol works for PCOS, the myo to D-chiro ratio that matters, real dosing, what it can and cannot do, and India pricing.
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Spironolactone for PCOS: What Women in India Should Know
How spironolactone works for PCOS hirsutism, acne and hair thinning, the dose your doctor may use, the mandatory contraception rule, and India pricing.
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Can PCOS Cause Miscarriage? An OB-GYN Explains
Does PCOS raise your miscarriage risk? Dr. Suganya Venkat explains what the research shows, the role of insulin resistance, and what actually helps.
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Ovarian Drilling for PCOS: When It Helps & the Cost
OB-GYN guide to ovarian drilling for PCOS: who it helps after letrozole resistance, the AMH risk to know, India cost Rs. 25,000-1,00,000, and recovery.
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PCOS and Sleep: Why It's Disrupted & What Helps
PCOS disrupts sleep through insulin resistance, androgens and sleep apnea. An OB-GYN explains what's happening at night and what genuinely helps.
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Clomiphene Citrate (Siphene): Dose, Side Effects & Success
An OB-GYN explains what Siphene and clomiphene 50 mg do, how to take them, side effects, success rates and how they compare to letrozole for PCOS.
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PCOS Brain Fog: Why It Happens & What Helps
PCOS brain fog is real. An OB-GYN explains why insulin resistance, inflammation and sleep affect focus and memory, and what actually helps clear it.
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Teen PCOS: What Parents & Teenagers Should Know
When is irregular periods in teenagers normal vs PCOS? OB-GYN guide to adolescent PCOS diagnosis, signs to watch, and what parents can do.
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Letrozole for PCOS: Dose, Success Rate & What to Expect
An OB-GYN explains letrozole for PCOS: how it works, the standard 2.5 mg dose, success rates, side effects, and how it compares to clomiphene.
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PCOS and Thyroid: When They Come Together
18-22% of PCOS patients also have thyroid dysfunction. OB-GYN guide to diagnosing both, how each affects the other, and what treatment looks like.
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Why PCOS Needs Ongoing Care, Not a One-Time Fix
PCOS is a long-term condition, not a one-visit fix. Here is what ongoing care really looks like, alongside your gynaecologist.
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What to Track Between Doctor Visits for PCOS
The 5 things to monitor at home between PCOS appointments, and how to bring them to your gynaecologist for a better visit.
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Why PCOS Is Different in Indian Women
Indian and South Asian women get PCOS at lower body weight, with more insulin resistance. Why the difference, and what it means for managing it.
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Can PCOS Be Reversed? An OB-GYN's Honest Answer
PCOS itself cannot be reversed, but the symptoms (missed periods, hair loss, weight gain) can go into remission. An OB-GYN explains what evidence shows.
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Lancet PMOS Paper 2026: 5 Takeaways for PCOS Care
The Lancet (May 2026) officially renamed PCOS to PMOS. OB-GYN unpacks the 5 key findings: insulin resistance, cardiovascular risk, AMH, and treatment.
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PMOS vs PCOS vs PCOD: What the 2026 Rename Means for You
PMOS is the new official name for PCOS and PCOD (Lancet, 2026). An OB-GYN explains what changes on your reports and prescription, and what does not.
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Can PCOS (PCOD) Be Managed Without Medication?
Can PCOD be managed without medication? OB-GYN explains lifestyle changes, who qualifies for a medication-free approach, and when medicine helps.
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Dark Neck in PCOS: Acanthosis Nigricans & How to Treat It
Dark neck or underarms in PCOS? Acanthosis nigricans is caused by high insulin, not poor hygiene. An OB-GYN explains the root-cause fix and what works.
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PCOS Acne (Jawline, Hormonal): Why It Happens & Treatment
Why does PCOS cause jawline and hormonal acne? An OB-GYN explains the androgen-insulin root cause, which tests to order, and a treatment ladder that works.
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PCOS Renamed PMOS in 2026: The New Official Name Explained
PCOS was officially renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) in 2026. Same condition, new name. OB-GYN explains what changed and why.
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IgG Food Sensitivity Test in India: What It Really Shows
Your IgG report flagged dahi, wheat, eggs? Dr. Suganya explains what IgG measures and why a positive result does not mean you need to avoid these foods.
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet for PCOS & Fertility: Indian Foods
An OB-GYN's anti-inflammatory Indian diet for PCOS and fertility: which foods lower inflammation (haldi, ragi, rajma, til, amla) and a sample daily thali.
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PCOS Hair Loss (Scalp Thinning): Why It Happens & What Works
PCOS raises DHT levels that miniaturise scalp follicles over time. Here's why androgenic alopecia happens in PCOS and what actually reverses it.
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PCOS Missed Periods: Why They Stop & How to Get Them Back
PCOS causes irregular or absent periods by disrupting LH and insulin signalling. The evidence-based steps (diet, exercise, medication) to restore cycles.
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Metformin for PCOS: Who Needs It, Dose & Side Effects
Should you take metformin for PCOS? Who benefits (insulin resistance, pre-diabetes), the right dose, common side effects, and when lifestyle replaces it.
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PCOS Facial Hair: Causes & Treatments That Work
PCOS causes facial hair due to high androgens (DHT). Which tests to run, what works (OCPs, spironolactone, laser, spearmint tea) and timelines.
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PCOS/PCOD Diet Chart: Indian Meal Plan (Breakfast to Dinner)
PCOS diet chart for Indian women: what to eat at each meal, what to avoid, with a daily plan. Ragi, curd, moong & more. By Dr. Suganya Venkat.
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Insulin Resistance & PCOS: Signs, Diet & What to Do
How insulin resistance drives PCOS, the signs to look for, Indian diet changes that help, and when you need medical treatment.
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Best Exercise for PCOS: OB-GYN Picks for Insulin Resistance
An OB-GYN ranks walking, strength training, yoga & cardio for PCOS insulin resistance, with a beginner-friendly Indian plan. By Dr. Suganya Venkat.
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20 PCOS-Friendly Indian Breakfast Ideas (+ 7-Day Meal Plan)
20 PCOS breakfast recipes Indian women actually eat: idli, ragi dosa, moong chilla + a 7-day meal plan. By OB-GYN Dr. Suganya Venkat.
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Seed Cycling for PCOS: An OB-GYN's 28-Day Plan
Seed cycling for PCOS, from an OB-GYN: the 28-day plan, daily doses, what the research really shows, and how to start with seeds from a kirana store.
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PCOS Belly vs Pregnant Belly: How to Tell & Reduce It
PCOS belly is visceral fat below the navel, not a pregnant belly. An OB-GYN explains 3 visual differences and the evidence-based way to reduce it.
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PCOS Hirsutism: Why Excess Hair Grows & What Stops It
Hirsutism in PCOS comes from high androgens (DHT). Why excess hair grows back and the treatments (medication, laser, lifestyle) that actually work.
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Why PCOS Makes Weight Loss So Hard (And What Helps)
PCOS weight gain is insulin-driven, not willpower. The 3 root causes (insulin resistance, cortisol, inflammation) and the approach that actually works.
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PCOS: Symptoms, Root Causes & Treatment
Diagnosed with PCOS? Here's what's actually happening in your body and what works beyond birth control pills. By an OB-GYN.
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