Why PCOS is so difficult to diagnose [WE'RE ON NBC NEWS!]
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#228: Why is it so challenging for women with PCOS to get the healthcare they need? PCOS is just so complex for us to be pushed out of the doctor’s office after only being given a band-aid solution and having so many questions left unanswered. For this episode, we will be talking about the current state of women’s health and what this means for us with PCOS. We will also give you our tips on how to find the right doctor for you and what you can ask them to get all the labs and resources you need! This episode is for you if: - You are still looking for the right doctor to help guide you through your PCOS - You are frustrated with how short your doctor’s appointments are - Your last doctor just gave you medication for PCOS but you’re looking for more support NBC News Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/pcos-diagnosis-treatment-difficult-women-rcna142430 Research on Inositol vs Metformin: https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/wk/ebwhj/2015/00000005/00000002/art00003;jsessionid=lfv7szjsk47q.x-ic-live-03 Labs to ask doctor: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEumSE8OHU/2ZVT-lBsYaanjIs8xPwjTA/view?utm_content=DAEumSE8OHU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS! What’s Your PCOS Type? - Take the quiz! Supplements for Women With PCOS (https://ovafit.org/metabolism-plus/) Ovasitol: 15% OFF (https://ovafit.org/ovasitol/) CONNECT WITH US: Website (https://pcosweightloss.org/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pcos.weightloss/) Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@pcos.weight.loss) Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/pcosweightloss/) While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy) Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
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