PCOS or Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of male sex hormones resulting in numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries. In America alone around 6-12% of the female population are formally diagnosed, but with diagnosis rates taking time and often being overlooked there are many more out there who suffer. PCOS not only impacts a woman's fertility it also has adverse effects on weight gain, hair growth and overall mental health.
In today's episode I am talking to Cory Ruth,a Registered Dietitian, fellow PCOS Cyster, and women's health expert. She works specifically with women to help them better understand the powerful connection between the female body systems and optimal health.
During our conversation Cory shares why the medical world needs more people to advocate for diet and PCOS. She talks about the major connection between diet, digestion and PCOS, why birth control is only a band aid solution and eating to balance your blood sugar and hormones.
In this episode, we cover:
- Cory shares why she decided to specialize in PCOS and how it relates to digestion [1:16]
- Is birth control the answer to PCOS? [8:07]
- What you eat impacts your hormones [12:24]
- When you need help with your hormones and how to formally be diagnosed with PCOS [17:36]
- Cory explains her line of PCOS specific supplements
- How to work with Cory [28:10]
- The connection with IBS/your gut and PCOS [31:31]
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