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18. What is PCOS?

January 23, 2024 Bridget Walton, Functional Hormone Specialist & Menstrual Cycle Coach Episode 18
18. What is PCOS?
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I'm Hormonal | functional hormone insight + advice
18. What is PCOS?
Jan 23, 2024 Episode 18
Bridget Walton, Functional Hormone Specialist & Menstrual Cycle Coach

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Alright, so what actually is PCOS? Let's break it down in today's episode. Polycystic ovary syndrome often results in anovulatory cycles which can mean long/irregular cycles and heavy menstrual bleeding. It's also often associated with hyperandrogenism. Sounds scary (and it could be) but that's the seven-syllable way to say that you may have acne, excess body hair where you don't want it (hi, chin), and a tough time losing weight. Last but not least--you guessed it--your ovaries may have multiple (poly) cysts on them.

Do you have irregular/long cycles or missing periods? Get my free download here to learn more.

Today, we also talk about:
- The four drivers behind PCOS
- How to understand which driver is leading to your PCOS
- What labs/tests to investigate to determine which driver you're working with
- What you can do to support healthy hormone levels depending on which driver you're looking at

The four drivers?
- Insulin-resistance
- Post-birth control pill
- Inflammation
- Adrenals

UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 10th, 2023 from 10-2pm: Encinitas Health & Wellness Expo
Bridget is an exhibitor at this event!
Register for free on Eventbrite, here

Join my email list for monthly guides to supporting your hormones
Connect with Bridget on Instagram
Learn more at bridgetwalton.com

If you're interested in working with Bridget 1:1 to overcome your period pain and irregular cycles and take charge of your fertility, click this link to connect and set up a discovery call.

If you want to support this podcast, follow this link to Buy Me a Coffee. Your support will help cover the cost of: podcast hosting platform fees, equipment, and transcription services.

Show Notes

Send us a Text Message.

Alright, so what actually is PCOS? Let's break it down in today's episode. Polycystic ovary syndrome often results in anovulatory cycles which can mean long/irregular cycles and heavy menstrual bleeding. It's also often associated with hyperandrogenism. Sounds scary (and it could be) but that's the seven-syllable way to say that you may have acne, excess body hair where you don't want it (hi, chin), and a tough time losing weight. Last but not least--you guessed it--your ovaries may have multiple (poly) cysts on them.

Do you have irregular/long cycles or missing periods? Get my free download here to learn more.

Today, we also talk about:
- The four drivers behind PCOS
- How to understand which driver is leading to your PCOS
- What labs/tests to investigate to determine which driver you're working with
- What you can do to support healthy hormone levels depending on which driver you're looking at

The four drivers?
- Insulin-resistance
- Post-birth control pill
- Inflammation
- Adrenals

UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 10th, 2023 from 10-2pm: Encinitas Health & Wellness Expo
Bridget is an exhibitor at this event!
Register for free on Eventbrite, here

Join my email list for monthly guides to supporting your hormones
Connect with Bridget on Instagram
Learn more at bridgetwalton.com

If you're interested in working with Bridget 1:1 to overcome your period pain and irregular cycles and take charge of your fertility, click this link to connect and set up a discovery call.

If you want to support this podcast, follow this link to Buy Me a Coffee. Your support will help cover the cost of: podcast hosting platform fees, equipment, and transcription services.