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E34: Do You Have Hidden PCOS? Myths, Conventional Mis-Treatment & What to Do Instead to Improve PCOS Naturally

Leisha Drews, RN, FDN-P, holistic hormone coach, period expert

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Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Dr. Heather Rhodes is BACK as my co-host today, and we’re talking about PCOS, the symptoms, the myths, and the ways you can improve PCOS naturally.

PCOS is a syndrome., and is often used as an umbrella term for lots of hormone imbalances. We're here to simplify and try to regain some clarity around PCOS and some of the big myths that we see when it comes to PCOS diagnosis and treatment.

If you’ve heard that your only options for PCOS are birth control or surgery…it’s time to get a second opinion so you can make an informed choice for yourself.


In this episode:

  • [01:32] What is PCOS?
  • [09:30] PCOS symptoms you should pay attention to
  • [16:14] How testosterone can be the reason why you’re experiencing hormone imbalance 
  • [18:42] Insulin resistance and how that can fuel your stress hormones
  • [25:20] Myths: losing weight and cutting out gluten and dairy
  • [29:00] How you can reverse and heal PCOS
  • [32:45] Steps you can take to improve PCOS naturally



To learn more about stress and progesterone, tune into episode 22: Is STRESS Stealing Your Progesterone? How to Know for Sure & How to Fix It.


Resources

- Free hormone balance guide
- Nourish Your Hormones Course
- Apply to work 1:1 with Leisha HERE


Connect with Leisha

Instagram: @leishadrews
Website: abundant-lifewellness.com


Connect with Heather

Instagram: @drheatherrhodes
Website: www.drheatherrhodes.com



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Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.