
Together, PCOS and menopause are rarely discussed. While we are getting better at talking about female health conditions like these, the combination of PCOS with menopause often slips under the radar - and it can be a confusing and difficult time for many.
PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting 1 in 10 women (about 3 million people) most typically during the reproductive years. A mixture of hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and/or genetic factors causes it - so what happens when you bring perimenopause into the mix?