Episode 98: You Might Have PCOS If…with Registered Dietician, Nikki Gillis
At least 1 in 10 women have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and many researchers believe that the number is much higher because many go undiagnosed. Over half the people with PCOS went undiagnosed for years because they didn't realize what they were experiencing with their periods wasn't normal!! More and more we are seeing PCOS in teens and the symptoms get worse if not treated. So listen in today to educate yourself and advocate for yourself and for your loved ones!!
Books by Nikki: Weight Loss Revolution & Why Can't I lost Weight?
Supplements Recommended by Nikki for PCOS:
Always choose brands that have been certified by an independent 3rd party like "Pure Encapsulation" or "Ortho Molecular".
Berberine (glucose support)
Inositol (helps body ovulate)
Multi vitamin
Fish oil
Vitamin D
Magnesium
Ashwagandha (stress management)
Symptoms of PCOS:
The hallmark symptoms of PCOS are irregular periods, acne, excessive facial and body hair and hair loss on your head.
But you might be experiencing any of the following:
Irregular periods or cycles that are consistently longer than 35 days
Anovulation (not ovulating)
Multiple follicles on your ovaries on ultrasound (NOTE: this is not required to be diagnosed with PCOS)
Acne: especially around the chin and jaw-line, chest and upper back
Unwanted hair growth (e.g. hair growing on your chin, upper lip, chest or around your nipples).
Hair loss or thinning hair on your head
Insulin resistance and/or blood sugar issues
Anxiety, depression, mood swings, fatigue, low libido, cravings
Rapid weight gain (especially your stomach) and difficulty losing weight
Excessive hunger, excessive thirst, can’t sleep at night
Crave sugar
Blood tests show high luteinising hormone (LH) to follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) ratio
Blood tests show excess androgens like testosterone or DHEAS
What should you do?
Track your symptoms!
Find someone who validates and listens to you.
Get hormones checked.
Get ultrasound.
Get blood sugar checked.
FOOD IS MEDICINE
Increase vegetables & nutrient dense foods & decrease carbs
Make one change at a time-train your taste buds.
Take supplements that will support your body.
Try seed cycling!
7. Move your body 30-60min a day!!
Yoga is AMAZING because there are so many different types that can meet you where you are at. Find something YOU love to do.
Be careful not to over stress your body with cardio. Try increasing strength training instead. The more you build your muscles the better your hormones will work!
Check out all the other weeks in the "Knowledge is Power-Period" series!
Week 1-Knowledge is Power-Period
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