PCOS - Treatment Options; The Short and the Long

Presented by Tori Hudson, ND | June 26, 2024 at 12 PM Pacific

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a combination metabolic and endocrine disorder. It can present with a variety of symptoms but is currently the most common endocrine disorder impacting women during their reproductive years. Accurate diagnosis is essential but knowing other markers for long term health is as well. This presentation will include natural treatments and select conventional treatments to optimize care of immediate issues but prevention for long term concerns as well.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction & Overview of PCOS
02:15 Diagnostic Criteria & Rotterdam Phenotypes
05:00 Differential Diagnoses to Rule Out
07:00 Core Pathophysiology: Insulin & Androgens
09:30 Inflammation, Lipotoxicity & Metabolic Impact
12:00 Hormonal Imbalances & Ovulatory Dysfunction
14:00 Broader Health Risks with PCOS
16:00 Conventional Treatments: Hormones & Metformin
19:00 Managing Hyperandrogenism & Menstrual Irregularities
22:00 Natural Interventions: Diet & Lifestyle
25:00 Exercise as Core Therapy
28:00 Diet Strategies & Therapeutic Foods
31:00 Intermittent Fasting & DASH Diet
33:00 Soy, Botanicals & Herbal Supplements
36:00 Specific Herbs for Hormonal Balance
39:00 Cinnamon, Berberine & Metabolic Support
42:00 NAC, Inositols & Supplement Comparisons
45:00 Additional Supplements: Fish Oil, Chromium, CoQ10
48:00 Sample Treatment Plan & Personalization
50:00 Anti-Inflammatory Support & Final Resources