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Evidence-informed guides from the team behind PCOS Polly: how to track irregular cycles and symptoms, what to eat with insulin resistance, and honest comparisons of the apps built for PCOS.
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ComparisonA sourced comparison of four apps for PCOS symptoms, irregular cycles, food logging, fertility features and pricing, with direct guidance on which to choose.
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GuideFree PCOS macros calculator. Estimate daily calories, protein, carbs, and fat with PCOS-leaning defaults, plus a sample day, a plate shortcut, and how to adjust.
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GuideMany people with PCOS do conceive. Here is how to time sex around real fertility signs, read OPKs, mucus, and BBT with irregular cycles, confirm ovulation, and know when to ask for medical help.
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GuideAdults are diagnosed with PCOS when they meet 2 of 3 criteria after other causes are ruled out. Here is how the criteria work, which blood tests and scans are used and why, and questions to bring to your appointment.
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GuideA practical PCOS weight-loss playbook: the protein targets, strength training, carb ranges, and daily steps people commonly report working, plus what to track so insulin resistance doesn't derail you.
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GuideMyo-inositol is one of the most-studied supplements for PCOS. Here is what myo and D-chiro inositol do, the doses clinical trials have used (most often 4 g a day), realistic timelines, and how to choose a product.
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ComparisonInositol and berberine do different jobs in PCOS. Compare what each is studied for, the doses trials used, side effects, drug interactions, and a simple guide to choosing one (or both).
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GuideWith PCOS, cycles shorter than 21 days, longer than 35 days, or fewer than 8 periods a year are common. Here is why it happens, the treatment options clinicians discuss, and when an irregular period needs prompt care.
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GuideYes, you can have PCOS at a normal or low BMI. Lean PCOS is a descriptive label, not a separate disease. Here is how it is diagnosed, how it can feel different, which labs still matter, and what tends to help.
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GuideLasting change in PCOS facial hair usually takes two layers: removing existing hair (laser, electrolysis) and slowing new growth with hormonal options. Here is what each does, how long it takes, and how to track progress.
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GuidePCOS-related thinning is usually androgenetic: androgens shrink follicles at the part, crown, and temples. Here is how to tell it apart from other shedding, which labs to ask about, the options people use, and realistic timelines.
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GuideTeen PCOS is easy to over- or under-diagnose because cycles are naturally irregular after periods start. Here are the age-specific signs, how diagnosis differs for teens, treatment building blocks, and tips for parents.
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GuideInsulin resistance affects an estimated 50-70% of people with PCOS, including many who are lean. Learn the signs, how it drives androgens and irregular cycles, which tests to ask for, and the habits that help most.
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GuideA full 7-day PCOS-friendly meal plan built on protein, fiber, and fat at every meal, with paired carbs, planned leftovers, a core shopping list, and swaps for vegetarian, dairy-free, and budget needs.
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GuideAnxiety, low mood, and body-image stress are more common with PCOS and are not a personality flaw. Here is why they stack up, the symptom-mood links people notice, and practical steps that help.
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GuideWith PCOS, a positive ovulation test means LH rose, not that an egg was released. Here is what OPKs, cervical mucus, BBT, and progesterone tests can and can't tell you, plus a workflow for irregular cycles.
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GuideIn May 2026, PCOS was renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). Here is why, what each word means, what changes for you, and why your diagnosis and treatment stay the same.
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GuidePCOS symptoms cluster into cycle, androgen, metabolic, and whole-body signs, and you don't need all of them. Use this checklist to see whether PCOS is worth checking, what to track, and what to ask for at your visit.
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GuidePCOS often makes weight gain easier and weight loss harder through insulin resistance, androgens, and inflammation. Here is how the loop works, why lean PCOS is real, and the non-scale markers worth tracking.
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GuideThe exercise mix that works best for most people with PCOS is strength training 2-3 times a week plus walking most other days. Here is why, and a free 4-week beginner plan you can start today.
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GuideThe pill often masks PCOS rather than treating it. Here is what commonly returns after you stop, realistic timelines for periods coming back, which labs to get, and how to prepare.
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GuideSpironolactone is the most common prescription for PCOS skin and hair symptoms. Here is how it works, the doses studies commonly use, realistic timelines for acne and hair, common side effects, and how to track whether it is working.
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GuideStandard period apps assume a 28-day clock. With PCOS, event-based tracking works better. Here is a simple method for irregular cycles, the symptoms, meals, and habits worth logging, and a 14-day starter routine.
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GuidePCOS is a common hormone and metabolic condition affecting roughly 1 in 8 to 1 in 10 women. Here is what is going on in the body, how it is diagnosed, what it is not, and what helps by goal.
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ComparisonMost period apps predict ovulation from a 28-day model, so with PCOS they keep calling you late and guessing fertile windows that never match. Here is why, how a PCOS-first app differs, and how to combine tools.
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GuideUp to 70% of people with PCOS have insulin resistance. Here is a plain-English guide to eating for steadier blood sugar, fewer cravings, and more energy, without cutting out entire food groups.
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ProductWhy a PCOS-specific tracker beats a generic period or food app: irregular-cycle tracking, PCOS food logging, and symptom tracking in one place.
Read articlePCOS Polly turns these guides into daily habits: log meals, track symptoms and cycles, and see what actually works for you.
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