

PCOS and Stress: The Mind Body Connection
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is often discussed in terms of hormones, fertility, and metabolism. What receives far less attention is the role of chronic stress and how deeply it impacts both the body and the mind for individuals living with PCOS. Stress is not just something you feel. It is something your body experiences repeatedly, sometimes for years. When stress becomes chronic, it affects the nervous system, hormone regulation, inflammation, blood sugar balance, mood, and s
Jessica Elliott
7 days ago4 min read


PCOS & Self Esteem: Learning to Love Your Body
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects far more than hormones, cycles, or fertility. For many individuals, PCOS quietly reshapes how they see themselves. Changes in weight, skin, hair, energy, mood, and reproductive health can slowly erode self-esteem and create a complicated relationship with the body. Clients often share that PCOS made them feel disconnected from who they used to be or who they thought they would become. Others describe feeling betrayed by their body, ashamed of
Jessica Elliott
Jan 216 min read


What is PCOS: More Than Just Fertility
PCOS Is More Than a Reproductive Condition Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is often discussed only in the context of fertility. Many people are first introduced to PCOS when periods are irregular or pregnancy is difficult. While fertility can be impacted, PCOS is not just a reproductive disorder. PCOS is a complex endocrine, metabolic, and mental health condition that affects the entire body and nervous system. Hormones, blood sugar regulation, energy level
Jessica Elliott
Jan 74 min read


Being a PCOS Cyst-er: You Deserve to Be Heard
Living with PCOS often feels like being initiated into a club you never asked to join. A sisterhood or rather a Cyst-erhood of people quietly carrying symptoms, fears, shame, and exhaustion that others rarely see or take seriously. If you are reading this, you already know that PCOS touches almost every layer of your life. It is not just irregular periods or cysts or symptoms that show up on lab work. It affects your body, your identity, your relationships, your mental health
Jessica Elliott
Dec 3, 20253 min read
