Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) s a common hormonal condition that impacts many women of childbearing age. Among the list of frustrating symptoms that PCOS can cause, some of which include weight gain, excessive hair growth, irregular periods, stress, anxiety, and depression, the condition is also unfortunately one of the leading causes of infertility. PCOS is underdiagnosed and grossly misunderstood.
Welcome to episode 4 of The Dietitian Frequency with dietitian dynamic duo hosts Azi Booi (@Azi_booi) and Mbali Mapholi (@urbandietitian). This week the duo sits down with a fellow dietitian Tanya Huber. Tanya is a registered dietitian with a special interest in PCOS, her no-nonsense approach has allowed her to help many girls impacted by PCOS. She completed her bachelor of science in dietetics and human nutrition from the University of Cape Town (UCT). She currently runs a successful private practice in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
Topics covered :
- PCOS definition with symptoms
- Insulin Resistance & PCOS
- Nutrition approach to dealing with PCOS
- Lifestyle changes needed
- Important details about health supplements for PCOS
and much more which Tanya debunks around PCOS. She is very informative and her cheekiness makes this potentially complex topic, very easy to understand. Welcome to an era of the first generation of modern, progressive dietitians.
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