“I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) at 16. My hormones were completely out of whack and as a result, my weight would fluctuate–gaining up to 5kgs within a month was the norm. So right from my teens, I have been very conscious of the effects of food and exercise on my overall health.… Continue reading Living with PCOS pushed me to be my healthiest self
We often hear beauty and wellness experts repeat the same advice: Good skin comes from the inside out. In our virtual Instagram edition of ELLE Masterclass with dermatologist Dr Jaishree Sharad, we learnt that our hormonal health is one of the major factors determining our skin as well. The founder of Skinfiniti Aesthetic Skin and… Continue reading How hormonal imbalances affect our skin
It starts off with some period trouble in your teens and can go on to mess with the lady-bits for the rest of your reproductive life. Diabetes, infertility and even an increased risk of uterine cancer has been associated with poly-cystic ovarian syndrome. A study last year, conducted by the path lab chain Metropolis Healthcare,… Continue reading Hormonal imbalance? Chew on this
