My Controversial Takes on PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) • Navigating PCOS Beyond the Diagnosis
A topic close to my heart that easily fires me up: I delve deep into polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - especially the flawed system of diagnosis and treatment in conventional modern healthcare. Join me as I unravel the confusing diagnostic criteria and lets sit in the frustration and confusion together. Sharing my personal journey and how I've navigated flawed medical systems, I spill the tea on why I don't care if my clients have an official PCOS diagnosis in my naturopathy practice. Drawing from personal experiences and clinical insights, I get a lil heated while critiquing the over-reliance on diagnosis and emphasize the importance of understanding the root causes of symptoms, and holistic, individualised treatments. Let’s remember why understanding your body matters WAY more than ticking boxes on a doctor's checklist. Let's debunk, demystify, and get real about PCOS together — it’s a spicy, nuanced & complex journey. Keen to join me for the ride?
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MENTIONED IN THIS EP:
Article I read from: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10047373/
Additional note, I’m glad other folks are suggesting a name change for PCOS: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/health/medical/australian-professor-leads-bid-to-change-the-name-for-polycystic-ovary-syndrome/news-story/a1b20244fe9ead7d1fb7cf70111242bf?amp&nk=0aead887a3499d6e6e1bddcd8924fad0-1752656814
My blog on PCOS: https://www.karindawholistix.com.au/blog/pcos
Genetic insights on PCOS: https://www.livescience.com/health/fertility-pregnancy-birth/epigenetic-memory-may-help-explain-why-pcos-tends-to-run-in-families (please note I don’t necessarily think their preventative idea of modifying embryos extracted through IVF is an ideal path to go down)
Misunderstanding (in my opinion) of root cause in mainstream medical research/science:
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome and Cycle Check-In
01:47 Introduction to PCOS
05:18 Personal Journey with PCOS
09:59 Challenges in PCOS Diagnosis
17:19 Understanding Diagnostic Criteria
27:51 Flaws in the Diagnostic System
29:11 Naturopathic Perspective on Diagnosis
32:59 Root Causes and Naturopathic Approach
36:06 The Validity of Personal Health Interpretations
36:30 Critique of Conventional Medicine
36:43 The Flawed Nature of Human Medical Models
37:31 Broadening Perspectives on Medicine
37:42 Nature vs. Human Inventions
38:44 The Importance of Addressing Root Causes
39:57 Understanding PCOS and Its Misconceptions
41:19 The Role of Insulin Resistance and Diet
41:58 Impact of Circadian Dysfunction
42:56 Chronic Stress and Adrenal Activation
44:53 Pseudo PCOS and Hormonal Birth Control
48:35 The Problem with Hormonal Contraception
50:50 The Importance of Fertility and Menstrual Health
53:24 Reversing PCOS and Patient Empowerment
55:46 Naturopathic Approach to PCOS
58:02 Holistic Health and Menstrual Cycle Tracking
01:00:21 Personalized Treatment Plans
01:02:29 Conclusion and Call to Action
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