# @thenancyrodriguez on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2024-08-18T17:04:52.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nancy Rodriguez (@thenancyrodriguez) — https://gondola.cc/thenancyrodriguez

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Part 6 of 21 | My Body, My Timeline

Today I dance for my body & the relief of knowing there IS something I can do about my symptoms & hormonal imbalance. 

I strongly believe knowledge is power! Finding out I was diagnosed with PCOS at 34 answered sooo many of my body’s symptoms that I could never get answers for by my regular doctors. Having my first fertility doctor consultation gave me a sense of relief because for the first time, my body felt heard. 🥹 Thank you redrockfertilitycenter for being a significant part of my journey! 

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance condition that impacts women of reproductive age. According to the World Health Organization, 70% of cases are undiagnosed. If you are reading this post & want to learn more, please consult your doctor. The information is gathered from a variety of resources. This is a new diagnosis for me, so I am continuing to learn more about it & find the best resources.

How to diagnose? (Combination of tests by your doctor)
-Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels via blood work
-Ultrasound
-Presenting with symptoms below

What are the common symptoms? (Vary from each individual)
-Irregular periods
-Weight gain (especially belly area) + difficulty losing weight
-Acne + facial hair due to elevated testosterone
-Insulin resistance which can lead to Type 2 Diabetes
-Infertility

There is no cure for PCOS, however I can take control of my body by increasing protein + veggies (Mediterranean diet), working out to help my metabolism of carbohydrates & build muscle, taking birth control, supplements, and regular doctor visits. There are medications and supplements your doctor can prescribe based on your needs.

Check out parts 1-5 to follow along my egg freezing journey in my highlights on my profile.

💬 Ask me any questions because I’ll be answering throughout this series 🪷🌸🌷

#pcos #mybodymychoice #reproductiverights #eggfreezing #futurefertility #womenempowerment #planmyfuture

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futurefertility, eggfreezing, planmyfuture, pcos, mybodymychoice, womenempowerment, reproductiverights

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