The Food Medic S9 E3: How food and movement can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Claire Pettitt
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Jan 23, 2023 AI Snips
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PCOS: A Complex Syndrome
- PCOS is a syndrome, meaning a collection of symptoms, affecting those with ovaries.
- It's more than reproductive, involving metabolic and psychological issues.
PCOS Phenotypes
- The typical PCOS patient image (overweight, hirsutism, insulin resistant, infertile) is misleading.
- PCOS has diverse presentations, affecting women of all sizes with varying symptoms.
Diagnostic and Advice Challenges
- Women struggle to get diagnosed with PCOS and other women's health conditions.
- Doctors often give unhelpful advice like "lose weight" and "come back when you want kids."