PCOS HELPS

PCOS Helps proudly participated in the Internship Fair hosted by the Women Development Center at Government College University Lahore (GCU). It was an incredible opportunity to connect with passionate, driven, and socially aware students interested in advocacy, healthcare awareness, media, research, community engagement, and women’s wellness initiatives.

Throughout the event, our team introduced students to the mission of PCOS Helps, highlighted the importance of menstrual and reproductive health awareness, and shared the different internship opportunities available within our organization. From content creation and graphic design to outreach, event management, policy advocacy, and research-based roles, we encouraged students to explore meaningful ways to contribute toward creating impact in women’s health spaces.

We were truly inspired by the enthusiasm, curiosity, and thoughtful conversations shared throughout the fair, and we look forward to welcoming young changemakers who are passionate about building healthier, more informed, and supportive communities.

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This Women’s Health Day (observed on 28th May, though we are reflecting on it today), we invite you to reconnect with yourself through creativity, healing, and expression.

Guest Speaker & Facilitator: Rakia Raza
An art therapist helping women in reclaiming themselves through art, self-expression, and healing conversations.

In a world where women are constantly told to stay silent, shrink themselves, or “just deal with it,” this session is a reminder that your emotions, experiences, and healing deserve space too.

Bring your:
💜 friends
💜 sisters
💜 mothers
💜 daughters
💜 colleagues
💜 or simply yourself

Because every woman deserves a safe space to breathe, create, reflect, and feel heard.

🌸 Open to all women
🌸 No artistic skills needed
🌸 No registration fee
🌸 A space for connection, expression, and community

Let’s celebrate women’s health beyond just physical health because healing is emotional, mental, and social too.

Come as you are. Leave feeling seen

This Women’s Health Day (observed on 28th May, though we are reflecting on it today), we invite you to reconnect with yourself through creativity, healing, and expression. 💜

Guest Speaker & Facilitator: Rakia Raza
An art therapist helping women in reclaiming themselves through art, self-expression, and healing conversations.

In a world where women are constantly told to stay silent, shrink themselves, or “just deal with it,” this session is a reminder that your emotions, experiences, and healing deserve space too.

Bring your:
💜 friends
💜 sisters
💜 mothers
💜 daughters
💜 colleagues
💜 or simply yourself

Because every woman deserves a safe space to breathe, create, reflect, and feel heard.

🌸 Open to all women
🌸 No artistic skills needed
🌸 No registration fee
🌸 A space for connection, expression, and community

Let’s celebrate women’s health beyond just physical health because healing is emotional, mental, and social too.

Come as you are. Leave feeling seen.

Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent disease” because its symptoms are ignored, dismissed, or mistaken for everyday issues. But your body whispers before it screams.

Persistent bloating, pelvic pain, feeling full quickly, unexplained fatigue, changes in urination, and abdominal discomfort are signs that deserve attention not silence.

This Ovarian Cancer Day, let’s spread awareness, encourage early detection, and remind women that listening to your body is not overreacting. Awareness can save lives. 💙

To every fighter, survivor, caregiver, and woman seeking answers: you are seen, heard, and supported.

Living with PCOS is tough, but you’re not alone. Join our support group for a safe space to share experiences, gain insights, and receive emotional support. Fill out the form in the support group highlight to join us!

We talk about PCOS a lot.
But we rarely talk about the deficiencies that may be making it worse.

A 2023 review published on PubMed Central highlights something important:

Vitamin D is not just a “vitamin” — it plays a role in hormonal balance, ovulation, insulin resistance, and fertility in PCOS.

Low Vitamin D levels have been associated with:
• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Poor follicle development
• Increased insulin resistance
• Higher androgen (testosterone) levels
• Fertility challenges

And yet, many women with PCOS are never tested for it.

That’s the gap.

PCOS is not just about managing symptoms.
It’s about identifying underlying factors that may be quietly worsening them.

Correcting deficiencies like Vitamin D may not cure PCOS —
but it can significantly support better outcomes.

Have you ever been tested for Vitamin D while managing PCOS?
Or were you only given symptomatic treatment?

Let’s talk 👇

Source: A 2023 review published on PubMed Central — “Vitamin D and Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS): A Review

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Adenomyosis Awareness Month 💛

A condition many women are living with… without even knowing its name.

What is Adenomyosis?
Adenomyosis occurs when the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) starts growing into the muscular wall of the uterus.
This leads to an enlarged uterus, inflammation, and often intense pain and heavy bleeding.

Symptoms to watch for:
• Heavy or prolonged periods
• Severe menstrual cramps (often worsening with time)
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Bloating or a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen
• Pain during in*******se
• Passing large clots
• Fatigue due to blood loss

How is it diagnosed?
It’s often overlooked or mistaken for “normal period pain.”

• Medical history + symptom tracking
• Pelvic exam (enlarged or tender uterus)
• Ultrasound
• MRI (more accurate)
• Sometimes only confirmed after hysterectomy

Treatment options: (based on your symptoms & goals)
• Pain relief (NSAIDs)
• Hormonal therapy (birth control pills, hormonal IUD, GnRH therapy)
• Tranexamic acid for heavy bleeding
• Lifestyle support (anti-inflammatory diet, stress care)
• Uterine artery embolization
• Hysterectomy (in severe cases)

The reality:
This is not “just a bad period.”
And you don’t have to normalize this pain.

Awareness = validation + better care.

PCOS and bone health are more connected than we think 🦴

Recent research published in Life Sciences (2023) highlights a complex link between PCOS and osteoporosis, driven by hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress. These factors can disrupt bone remodeling, lower bone mineral density, and increase long-term fracture risk.

The study also points toward deeper genetic and epigenetic pathways (like insulin signaling and inflammatory markers) that may be influencing both conditions together ,showing that this is not a simple, single-cause issue, but a multi-system interaction.

Science shows a strong connection
BUT:
• Not fully proven cause yet
• More long-term research needed

This is exactly why we need to keep talking about it and push for more research on women’s bodies beyond the basics.Source: Life Sciences Journal (2023) – PCOS & osteoporosis link study