Infertility Treatments at MHHG - Ruth Trickey (Director)
Published in Articles - Women's Health & Fertility on 31 October 2012 by Ruth Trickey
The team at MHHG has gained a solid reputation over the years for the effective treatment of infertile couples. An essential component has always been the strong collaboration that has developed between our group and some of Melbourne’s best-known fertility specialists. We are very proud of our reputation and are careful about the claims we make in relation to the…
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
Published in Articles - Women's Health & Fertility on 30 November 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition which can impact on a woman’s fertility, physical appearance, increase her risk of disease such as diabetes and heart disease, as well as influence her mental health and quality of life. Although this syndrome is indeed complex and associated with these negative symptoms in some women, the treatment is largely based on diet…
PCOS, Insulin Resistance and a Low GI Diet
Published in Articles - Women's Health & Fertility on 30 November 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
Insulin resistance is recognised as a significant underlying factor in PCOS. While not all women with PCOS have insulin resistance, most women (estimates vary from 50-80%) have some degree of insulin resistance and this will impact on the degree and severity of symptoms women with PCOS experience. Insulin resistance also increases risk of other diseases such as cardiovascular disease and…
Improving PCOS Symptoms Through Exercise and Weight Loss
Published in Articles - Women's Health & Fertility on 30 November 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
Regular physical activity is fundamental to maintaining physical and emotional health and quality of life. It is vital for cardiovascular health, maintaining bone density, maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing stress. For women with PCOS, regular exercise is the cornerstone of management, regardless of body weight, and has been found to improve insulin sensitivity and menstrual regularity, and enhance fertility…
PCOS and Pregnancy
Published in Articles - Women's Health & Fertility on 30 November 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a complex endocrine and metabolic condition commonly associated with failure to ovulate regularly. 90-95% of women, whom attend fertility clinics for failure to ovulate, have PCOS. Insulin resistance, being overweight or obese and metabolic syndrome are also common features of the condition. As ovulation is vital to pregnancy, and PCOS is often associated with failure to…
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