#167 - PCOS 101 (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome): Unique symptoms & metabolic health | Doc Talk w/ Dr. Azure Grant

PCOS, commonly known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a condition with multiple epigenetic components and a number of symptoms to look out for, including irregular menstruation and excessive hair growth. Learn how to treat PCOS naturally with diet and lifestyle changes in this Doc Talk with Levels Research Design Lead Dr. Azure Grant and Cissy Hu. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.

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Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

🎙 What Azure Grant & Cissy Hu discuss:

(02:21) – What is PCOS?

(03:14) – What are the signs and symptoms of PCOS?

(05:11) – What are the criteria for a PCOS diagnosis?

(06:36) – The impact of delayed diagnosis

(11:40) – Can diet help PCOS symptoms?

(12:38) – Don’t just rely on food

(13:51) – What are phytonutrients?

(14:46) – How intermittent fasting can help PCOS symptoms

(18:37) – Characterizing glucose phenotypes

Transcripts & Show Notes

🔗 Helpful links:

Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/gs4nhuaRv-8

How continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can help with infertility and PCOS: https://levelshealth.com/blog/how-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm-can-help-with-infertility-and-pcos/

How a CGM helped Abby O’Connor find a diet that eased her PCOS: https://levelshealth.com/blog/how-a-cgm-helped-abby-oconnor-find-a-diet-that-eased-her-pcos/

Edie Horstman uses a CGM to help make better food choices while living with PCOS: https://levelshealth.com/blog/edie-horstman-uses-a-cgm-to-help-make-better-food-choices-while-living-with-pcos/

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