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Do you know what I think of PCOS? I think the name should really be "Please Confirm this Ovary Syndrome." I'm telling you, I find that there's no condition that's more misdiagnosed than PCOS.
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I'm talking about PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Did you know that celebrities like Jillian Michaels and Posh Spice both have PCOS?
A few PCOS facts:
- PCOS does not equal infertility.
- You may have a harder time getting pregnant if you have PCOS, because you may not be ovulating frequently or regularly. It's difficult only because it's hard to know when you're ovulating.
- When you do ovulate with PCOS, you are likely to ovulate multiple eggs, making you very fertile!
- Every time you ovulate, you make a cyst of ovulation. Ovulating multiple eggs is what creates multiple cysts, which is where you get the name: Poly (multiple) cystic (cystic).
- Some symptoms may include: hair loss of the scalp, hirsutism (or hair on your body in areas like the chin, upper abdomen, lower abdomen or back), high testosterone levels, high insulin levels, higher estrogen levels, and higher BMI.
- You can help manage PCOS by a paleo-like or mediterranean diet, taking birth control pills which can lower testosterone, or other testosterone-lowering drugs, and supplements.
Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at
www.draimee.org.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Misdiagnosis and Confirmation
03:02 Symptoms and Misconceptions
04:22 PCOS and Fertility
05:33 Evolutionary Advantage
06:56 Normal Ovaries vs PCOS Ovaries
08:42 Impact on Body and Health Risks
10:02 Importance of Early Treatment
11:45 Lifestyle and Medication Management
05:28 Supplements and Natural Remedies
15:22 Comprehensive Management
15:53 Conclusion