Dr. Anna PharmD

Dr. Anna PharmD • @uscpharmacy ✨Faculty @uscedu ✨Managing PCOS successfully for years ✨Hormone Support Coach

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A little smoothie on the walls for this Monday morning. Forgot the lid 😎Antioxidant splatter 💃🏻 #hormonehealth #antioxidants

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Did you know that PCOS actually exists in 4 different forms?! 🤯🤯🤯

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Breakfast is often the hardest meal of the day to find nutrient-rich, healthy options. Look no further than this supremely yummy, 🌟 easy 🌟 morning pudding that is great for our PCOS symptoms and is a breeze to prepare!

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Chili is a classic dish that many of us love to indulge in, but we can make it a little easier and a little healthier with just a few swaps! 👩‍��

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The lunchtime munchies are a great time to squeeze in extra servings of delicious veggies and nutrient-dense foods! 🥬🥦🥒

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One of the best, simplest ways to alleviate some of our most frustrating polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms is to supplement our diet with ✨ magnesium glycinate! ✨

[Dr. Anna PharmD @nutrafemmeRX]

While the cause of endometriosis is unknown, there are some theories about how it may be triggered. It's thought that atypical hormone levels play an essential role in determining whether or not you develop this condition.

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Did you know that 10% of women of reproductive age globally are dealing with endometriosis? 😨 This reproductive disorder is substantially more common than you might think! So, what are some of the key objectives doctors take into consideration when treating endometriosis?

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Speedy and scrumptious breakfast idea incoming! 🏃‍♀️💨 Start your day off on the right foot with a healthy, filling egg and avocado rice cake! 🍳 🥑 Fry up an egg sunny-side up in a skillet and season to taste

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Are you struggling with some of the most common PCOS symptoms? Acne? Inflammation? Hair loss? Sleep struggles? 💫 Zinc picolinate 💫 can be a fantastic supplement to help improve all of these symptoms in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome!

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PCOS treatment research to the rescue! 🦸🏻‍♀️

It's SO important to be an ✨ active participant ✨ in our own treatment plans and in our PCOS health journey!

[Dr. Anna PharmD @nutrafemmeRX]

PCOS can present differently from individual to individual in terms of symptoms and severity!

Your physician is the best resource to determine if PCOS is the correct diagnosis for you 👩‍⚕️

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For many of us women with PCOS, shedding a few pounds is not a cure for our symptoms! 😣 While maintaining a healthy weight can help to improve some of our symptoms, there are so many facets to PCOS that often go unrecognized.

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Endometriosis is a reproductive disorder in which the endometrium (tissue that lines the inside of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus. Some of the symptoms may present similarly to PCOS (e.g. painful or abnormal periods), but these two conditions are distinctly different 🤯

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Catching PCOS early ⏰ is key to maintaining the health of our endocrine systems and preventing us from experiencing worse health outcomes over time!

[Dr. Anna PharmD @nutrafemmeRX]

If the past few years have taught me anything, it's the importance of self-care 💕 It can be so challenging to find the time to prioritize ourselves and step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, but it's so crucial to our well-being! ❤️

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Some foods have a bigger impact on our PCOS symptoms than others! Foods that trigger inflammation or spike our insulin (e.g. sugary foods or processed carbohydrates) can worsen our symptoms.

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One of the best ways to ensure that we are sticking to our PCOS-friendly food choices is to have snacks that fit the bill ready to go when we're feeling hungry or dealing with cravings! 🍌🍌🍌

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🤷‍♀️ Wondering whether or not to see a doctor about endometriosis symptoms? If you're experiencing any of the following, it's worth getting checked out! 👉

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WebMD and PCOS? 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

If you think you may have polycystic ovarian syndrome, set up an exam with your physician to determine if this is the right diagnosis for what you're experiencing and determine what your most effective treatment options may be!