A PCOS magazine or newsletter???

PCOS Today Magazine · 03-10-2004, 07:56 PM

As a PCOS "sufferer," I've gone through the process of diagnosis to treatment, and learning to live with the syndrome. Through a couple great doctors and some time, I'm finally seeing some results.

As a writer and editor, I've been bouncing around the idea (in the back of my head) about starting a PCOS-focused publication (hard copy...with a web presence, of course).

I NEED SOME OPINIONS, PLEASE!!!

In your opinion, do you believe there's a need for such a publication (a magazine? a newsletter?)? Why or why not?

If yes, what content is needed? What would make you read and purchase such a publication?

I believe such a publication is needed because, with the exception of the great community here on SoulCysters.com, the information about PCOS isn't being updated online.

I'd love to hear your thoughts, either here on this great site (thanks Kat....keep up the great work over at CNN!!!) or via my e-mail (lharvey@galaxycable.net).

I hope to hear from all of you. Please inundate my mailbox with your thoughts!

Linda Harvey

ILLINOISHUSKER · 03-10-2004, 08:03 PM

hey linda, where did you get your screen name? i'm from omaha, NE any connection?

Jenny Gabrenas · 03-10-2004, 08:15 PM

i LOVE the idea!!! i have yet to buy a book on pcos, because of money and because i'm afraid that it wont be current, or anything that i dont know already from reading here. i think having a newsletter or mag format would be a great thingfor those reasons. and it would help those who dont have internet access.

jenny

PCOS Today Magazine · 03-10-2004, 09:11 PM

Lori: Yeah, I used to live in Omaha. Moved back to NE Kansas almost 9 months ago to pursue a career change.

Jenny: Thank you for your input. Greatly (!!!) appreciated.

---Linda

bethers · 03-10-2004, 10:39 PM

I think it is a great idea.
Something to keep us up to date (and in hard copy) of all of the new studies, articles, research, advances, etc. Whether that be in meds, alternative remedies, TTC, diagnosis ...

PCOS Today Magazine · 03-10-2004, 11:00 PM

Beth...thanks for the input!!!

ILLINOISHUSKER · 03-11-2004, 09:53 AM

well i think a magazine would be great, but i would be concerned about getting it out and cost. I work in marketing and I could see it difficult to keep it going.

Would it be better to start a grassroots one on line better, like "The Onion"??

I think articles that discuss pcos symptoms and having ask the dr. section is good.

I think an infertility section

I think an exercise/low carb section is good

I think informative articles to battle this syndrome is good, plus a way to educate the masses.

just input

shorty1kanobi · 03-11-2004, 11:46 AM

In addition to the other suggestions you could include articles on things such as:

-hair removal options
-acne treatments
-articles regarding positive body image

rusoman37 · 03-11-2004, 12:04 PM

Absolutely - sign me up! I will be your first subscriber!

Things like articles to bring to the doctor, success stories of weight loss, pregnancy, coping with miscarriage, motherhood, etc. Basically you could even just take threads off of this board and use them as a basis for the magazine/newsletter. I'm not sure which would be the better of the two, because you would need to get advertisements from vendors for the magazine, but maybe you can get sponsors from some of the products that work best for us PCOS-ers.....Birth Control Pill manufacturers, acne meds, etc. Also a RE section?

Oh please - keep me informed on this as I would love to know how its going if you decide to go forth!

vancouverNicole · 03-11-2004, 03:35 PM

i would love a mag on it!!!
i dont know if the market for it would be large enough to break even though unfortunatly. if so then i say go for it.

PCOS Today Magazine · 03-11-2004, 09:47 PM

Ladies,

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Your thoughts and specific info is great. And thank you also for being candid about keeping something like this afloat.

I dunno...with 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 suffering from PCOS, I'd like to think there's a market out there for this...including ob/gyns, endocrinologists, nutritionists, etc....who could help market it. Perhaps I'm overtly optimistic.

My next step is to get hammering away at a business plan and start procuring advertisers.

Keep the comments coming. I REALLY, REALLY appreciate them!

Linda

shan4180 · 03-18-2004, 12:41 AM

It's the best idea I've heard of in a long time!!!! I would love to help in anyway possible. (I have some, just a little, journalism training)

PCOS Today Magazine · 03-18-2004, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the thoughts, ideas, candid views and comments. The more I think about this opportunity, the more excited I get. And perhaps I'm too optimistic, but I think it's doable.

I've finally dived into the business plan. I'm going to make at least an attempt at getting something up and running. I think the thing I'm "battling" right now is the realization of just how much I need to get done...I need to design a logo; I need to put together publicity pieces and an advertising rate sheet for this publication; I need to start compiling a database of potential advertisers.

*EYES CROSS*

But I'm up to the task. Keep your ideas and thoughts coming!!!! My initial goal is to have the first issue out by August 2004 or sooner. I plan to call it "PCOS Today," and I'm thinking it'll be a bi-monthly publication, maybe about 8 pages to start with. We'll see. I'll keep you posted.

Linda

KatCarney · 03-18-2004, 09:20 PM

Couple of additional ideas for sections...

- Personal profile of a cyster and how she has overcome a particular aspect of pcos (ie Hair, depression, weight, being a teen w/ pcos, etc)

- Profile of a pcos physician or treatment center...how they treat the disorder

- newly released research abstracts

- clinical trial section (you could charge the trials to list with you...)

- pcos physician listing (you could charge for these listings, based on size of the listing)

- recipe of the month (have this section sponsored by a low carb company...perhaps the recipe will feature one of their products.)

(ok, so that was more than a 'couple'

)

kat

vancouverNicole · 03-19-2004, 02:48 PM

you could try to do the bartering thing with a graphic design company, like a 1/2 page ad every month for designing the cover or somthing?

03-10-2004, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
PCOS Today Magazine PCOS Scribbler! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 88 My Mood: Points: 8,187.03 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 8,187.03 Donate	A PCOS magazine or newsletter??? As a PCOS "sufferer," I've gone through the process of diagnosis to treatment, and learning to live with the syndrome. Through a couple great doctors and some time, I'm finally seeing some results. As a writer and editor, I've been bouncing around the idea (in the back of my head) about starting a PCOS-focused publication (hard copy...with a web presence, of course). I NEED SOME OPINIONS, PLEASE!!! In your opinion, do you believe there's a need for such a publication (a magazine? a newsletter?)? Why or why not? If yes, what content is needed? What would make you read and purchase such a publication? I believe such a publication is needed because, with the exception of the great community here on SoulCysters.com, the information about PCOS isn't being updated online. I'd love to hear your thoughts, either here on this great site (thanks Kat....keep up the great work over at CNN!!!) or via my e-mail (lharvey@galaxycable.net). I hope to hear from all of you. Please inundate my mailbox with your thoughts! Linda Harvey

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ILLINOISHUSKER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: DECATUR,IL Posts: 2,623 Points: 3,617.17 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 3,617.17 Donate	hey linda, where did you get your screen name? i'm from omaha, NE any connection? __________________ [ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. LOSS OF MY BABY GIRL AT 23 WEEKS 11/01 Had Aidan Fraser on March 8,2003 at 2:05pm.... 7lbs 8 oz and 20 in. long! had miss Riley Emerson on December 29,2004 at 4:51 , 7lbs 14oz and 20 1/4 inches long.

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Jenny Gabrenas Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 984 Points: 2,379.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,379.00 Donate	i LOVE the idea!!! i have yet to buy a book on pcos, because of money and because i'm afraid that it wont be current, or anything that i dont know already from reading here. i think having a newsletter or mag format would be a great thingfor those reasons. and it would help those who dont have internet access. jenny __________________ jenny

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PCOS Today Magazine PCOS Scribbler! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 88 My Mood: Points: 8,187.03 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 8,187.03 Donate	Thanks Lori: Yeah, I used to live in Omaha. Moved back to NE Kansas almost 9 months ago to pursue a career change. Jenny: Thank you for your input. Greatly (!!!) appreciated. ---Linda

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bethers Canadian Cyster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ottawa, ON Canada Posts: 2,936 Points: 4,948.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 4,948.00 Donate	I think it is a great idea. Something to keep us up to date (and in hard copy) of all of the new studies, articles, research, advances, etc. Whether that be in meds, alternative remedies, TTC, diagnosis ... __________________ TTC #1 since Feb. 2004 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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PCOS Today Magazine PCOS Scribbler! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 88 My Mood: Points: 8,187.03 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 8,187.03 Donate	Thanks again Beth...thanks for the input!!!

03-11-2004, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
ILLINOISHUSKER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: DECATUR,IL Posts: 2,623 Points: 3,617.17 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 3,617.17 Donate	well i think a magazine would be great, but i would be concerned about getting it out and cost. I work in marketing and I could see it difficult to keep it going. Would it be better to start a grassroots one on line better, like "The Onion"?? I think articles that discuss pcos symptoms and having ask the dr. section is good. I think an infertility section I think an exercise/low carb section is good I think informative articles to battle this syndrome is good, plus a way to educate the masses. just input __________________ [ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. LOSS OF MY BABY GIRL AT 23 WEEKS 11/01 Had Aidan Fraser on March 8,2003 at 2:05pm.... 7lbs 8 oz and 20 in. long! had miss Riley Emerson on December 29,2004 at 4:51 , 7lbs 14oz and 20 1/4 inches long.

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shorty1kanobi Not reckless w/my nipple. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,984 My Mood: Points: 40,637.01 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 40,637.01 Donate	In addition to the other suggestions you could include articles on things such as: -hair removal options -acne treatments -articles regarding positive body image __________________ Mandy Proud Mommy to Emily born April 7, 2005! Proud to have nursed my daughter 2 years, 2 weeks and 20 minutes. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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rusoman37 Long Island Cyster Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 505 My Mood: Points: 3,491.68 Bank: 3,216.52 Total Points: 6,708.20 Donate	Absolutely - sign me up! I will be your first subscriber! Things like articles to bring to the doctor, success stories of weight loss, pregnancy, coping with miscarriage, motherhood, etc. Basically you could even just take threads off of this board and use them as a basis for the magazine/newsletter. I'm not sure which would be the better of the two, because you would need to get advertisements from vendors for the magazine, but maybe you can get sponsors from some of the products that work best for us PCOS-ers.....Birth Control Pill manufacturers, acne meds, etc. Also a RE section? Oh please - keep me informed on this as I would love to know how its going if you decide to go forth! __________________ Me 29 DH 30 mommy to 2 kitties Diagnosed with PCOS in 2000, but diagnosed in 2002 with tests. Jonathan Robert - born 4/13/03 - 5 weeks early due to pre-eclampsia BFP#2 2/7/08 4/17/08 - Girl?? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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vancouverNicole rockn'roll Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,279 Points: 5,587.13 Bank: 46,892.68 Total Points: 52,479.81 Donate	i would love a mag on it!!! i dont know if the market for it would be large enough to break even though unfortunatly. if so then i say go for it.

03-11-2004, 09:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
PCOS Today Magazine PCOS Scribbler! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 88 My Mood: Points: 8,187.03 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 8,187.03 Donate	Muchas gracias Ladies, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Your thoughts and specific info is great. And thank you also for being candid about keeping something like this afloat. I dunno...with 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 suffering from PCOS, I'd like to think there's a market out there for this...including ob/gyns, endocrinologists, nutritionists, etc....who could help market it. Perhaps I'm overtly optimistic. My next step is to get hammering away at a business plan and start procuring advertisers. Keep the comments coming. I REALLY, REALLY appreciate them! Linda

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shan4180 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: north east ohio Posts: 129 My Mood: Points: 1,190.77 Bank: 662.91 Total Points: 1,853.68 Donate	It's the best idea I've heard of in a long time!!!! I would love to help in anyway possible. (I have some, just a little, journalism training) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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PCOS Today Magazine PCOS Scribbler! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 88 My Mood: Points: 8,187.03 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 8,187.03 Donate	Y'all are wonderful!!!!! Thanks for the thoughts, ideas, candid views and comments. The more I think about this opportunity, the more excited I get. And perhaps I'm too optimistic, but I think it's doable. I've finally dived into the business plan. I'm going to make at least an attempt at getting something up and running. I think the thing I'm "battling" right now is the realization of just how much I need to get done...I need to design a logo; I need to put together publicity pieces and an advertising rate sheet for this publication; I need to start compiling a database of potential advertisers. EYES CROSS But I'm up to the task. Keep your ideas and thoughts coming!!!! My initial goal is to have the first issue out by August 2004 or sooner. I plan to call it "PCOS Today," and I'm thinking it'll be a bi-monthly publication, maybe about 8 pages to start with. We'll see. I'll keep you posted. Linda

03-18-2004, 09:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
KatCarney SoulCyster #1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 16,797 My Mood: MyEbay : Points: 1,166,545.95 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,166,545.95 Donate	awesome idea! Couple of additional ideas for sections... - Personal profile of a cyster and how she has overcome a particular aspect of pcos (ie Hair, depression, weight, being a teen w/ pcos, etc) - Profile of a pcos physician or treatment center...how they treat the disorder - newly released research abstracts - clinical trial section (you could charge the trials to list with you...) - pcos physician listing (you could charge for these listings, based on size of the listing) - recipe of the month (have this section sponsored by a low carb company...perhaps the recipe will feature one of their products.) (ok, so that was more than a 'couple' ) kat __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. COMING SOON - The New Soulcysters! - CLICK TO READ!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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vancouverNicole rockn'roll Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,279 Points: 5,587.13 Bank: 46,892.68 Total Points: 52,479.81 Donate	you could try to do the bartering thing with a graphic design company, like a 1/2 page ad every month for designing the cover or somthing?

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