PCOS by Any Other Name...

What's in a name?  That which we call "PCOS," by any other name would still suck.  ;)  Apparently, there is a group of people who want to change the name of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) to something that doesn't focus so much on the "ovary" part of the disease.  They want to draw attention to the fact that it also has something to do with metabolic, adrenal, hypothalamic, and pituitary functions.  All in all, it's not a horribly bad idea.  However, if we're going to change the name of it, we need to stick with whatever we decide.  After all, it's already been changed once from "Stein–Leventhal Syndrome."  I don't care if they change it or not, honestly, but I'm NOT changing my blog name! 

To read the full article, click here.

New Facebook Page!

I have finally made an official Facebook page for this blog!  It's about time, innit?  I'm still building it up, but you can visit and/or like it.  Do it now!  Go there!  Like it!  :P

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PCOS Awareness Banners

September is officially PCOS Awareness month.  To those of you who might want to spread the word, I have included a couple of awareness banners that you can use on your Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, et cetera.  I have made these very simplistic in design, as most of the ones out there are so "busy."  I like a cleaner, crisper design, and I know I'm not the only one.  So, for those of you who are like me, feel free to snatch these up and use them wherever you like.  Also feel free to edit them, if that's your bag.  If you'd like to show me where and how you've used them, please comment to this post with the link.  A link back to this blog is always appreciated!  :)

PCOS More Prevalent in Lesbian Women?

There is research that suggests that PCOS is more widespread among lesbian women than in heterosexual women.  The research hypothesizes "that hyper-androgenism, which is associated with PCOS, may be one of the factors contributing to the sexual orientation of women."  The article states that "the hormonal and biochemical imbalances associated with PCOS, such as elevated testosterone levels or decreased sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) may contribute to the sexual orientation of women who are attracted to other women."  The research concludes with the fact that PCOS prevalence is twice as great for lesbian women.  This poses the need for further research into why lesbian women may be more prone to PCOS.  To read the full article, click here.

 *It is important to note that I neither agree nor disagree with the findings contained in this article. I merely found it of interest and wanted to share.

Armpits4August

Armpits for August [or Armpits4August] is a month-long charity event.  Throughout the month of August, women supporting PCOS awareness are growing out their armpits in a show of solidarity.  Because one of the most common side effects of PCOS is hirsutim (excessive hair growth on the face and/or body), these women grow out their pits through the whole month of August to show unity and empathy for PCOS sufferers.  If you would like more information about this organization, please see the links listed below.

Armpits4August Organization

Armpits4August on Facebook

Purchase Armpits4August Merchandise