The PCOS Podcast

The PCOS Podcast

Hosted by: Solaine Douglas

Getting diagnosed with PCOS is confusing. It typically comes with very little information about what the condition actually is, or how to manage it long-term. In this podcast, we will cover the keys to...

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Ep 92: Are You Constipated? + Tips and Tricks to Get Things Moving with Fran Dargaville

HIGHLIGHTS Defining constipation  What causes constipation Where should someone start when trying to fix this symptom Tips and tricks for short term symptom relief   LINKS Fran Dargaville Function Nutrition:...
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Ep 91: Male Infertility, The Factors At Play, Testing + How To Optimise Male Fertility For Conception with Steph Lowe

HIGHLIGHTS Current state of male factor infertility  Trends Steph sees in clinic among her clients trying to conceive  Issues with acceptance of male factor infertility  What factors that negatively affect male...
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Ep 90: Instagram Live Q & A: Answering all your PCOS questions

This podcast episode is a little different. It’s a recording from my most recent Instagram live! Where I answered 28 PCOS questions submitted by you. Everything from healing ovarian cysts, gaining weight in menopause...
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Ep 89: How Gut Function Impacts Hormones with Fran Dargaville

HIGHLIGHTS How does your gut function impact your hormones Consequences of dysbiosis on your hormones Should you “fix” your gut or your hormones first If someone is struggling with “IBS” or other gut symptoms where...
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Ep 88: How Insulin Affects Fat Loss in PCOS, Metformin & My Exact Nutrition Breakdown to Reduce Insulin

HIGHLIGHTS How exactly does PCOS affect metabolism?  What’s the link between insulin, metabolism and PCOS? How does Metformin work for PCOS and my clinical observations.  Specifc tools and strategies to help reduce...
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Ep: 87: Weight Loss v Fat Loss, Ozempic, PCOS & More with Steph Lowe

HIGHLIGHTS Weight Loss vs. Body Composition Changes: Discussion on the difference between weight loss and body composition changes. Exploring the significance of focusing on body composition especially for PCOS and...
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Ep 86: Why Your Hair Is Falling Out With PCOS & What To Do About It

HIGHLIGHTS Birth Control and Hair Loss: Contraceptive drugs containing levonorgestrel and other high androgen index progestins can lead to hair loss due to their similarity to testosterone. Types of...
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Ep 85: PCOS Types: How to Know Which One You Are & What Tests To Get

Rather than a single disease, PCOS encompasses various underlying biological mechanisms, leading to a range of symptoms such as androgen excess and anovulatory cycles. Identifying the specific functional type of PCOS...
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Ep 84: PCOS & Planning For a Baby in 2024 — 5 Things To Consider

Planning a baby in 2024? How incredibly exciting! Here’s the things I recommend addressing or focusing on if you have PCOS to optimise your chances of falling pregnant, your and your baby's health while pregnant &...
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Ep 83: How to Achieve Your PCOS Health Goals in 2024

“You get what you repeat”  My top tips for *actually doing* the things that will help you achieve your PCOS health goals in 2023.    HIGHLIGHTS Why reducing your stress is a game changer  Stop trying to get rid of...
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Ep 82: Heavy Periods & PCOS

Heavy periods and prolonged bleeding are two very common PCOS symptoms. In this episode I am breaking down what a normal period is, what is classified as a heavy period (in real word terms), what the common causes of...
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Ep 81: Struggling to Lose Weight with PCOS? Here's The Tests I Recommend

In today’s episode I’m breaking down the 3 most common reasons why you may be struggling with losing weight with PCOS. As an insight into how I think through these symptoms, it always starts with asking why? Why...
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