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 80: Endometrial Hyperplasia & PCOS: Why It Happens & What You Can Do About It

Endometrial hyperplasia is a very common issue in PCOS. It can cause increased risk of endometrial cancers and some awful symptoms like prolonged bleeding. In this episode we cover what endometrial hyperplasia is, why...
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Ep 79: Using BBT Tracking to Pin Point Ovulation in PCOS

BBT (basal body temperature) tracking is one of the most effective tools to pinpoint ovulation in PCOS. In this episode I’ll cover why it’s a far better option than using LH strips, how it can help you to accurately...
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Ep 78: How Insulin Causes Weight Gain in PCOS

High insulin is without a doubt the number 1 cause of why you aren’t losing weight with PCOS. There are other possibilities including low thyroid function, but high insulin and blood sugar dysregulation is the most...
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Ep 77: Instagram Q & A - Answering Your Continuous Glucose Monitor Questions

This week on the podcast I am answering 4 questions which have been submitted via Instagram about all things using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for PCOS.    How long does a CGM last for?  Why use a CGM for...
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Ep 76: Instagram Q & A - Answering Your PCOS Questions

This week on the podcast I am answering 3 questions which have been submitted via Instagram.    Why does it matter to have hormones tested on a particular day of your cycle? What causes raised DHEA-S levels &...
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Ep 75: Ozempic - Side Effects, Long Term Considerations, Weight Loss Alternatives

Have you considered taking Ozempic? I am genuinely concerned about this drug. It’s taken the internet by storm. Ozempic is being prescribed more and more for PCOS...sometimes, off label as a weight loss drug.  In this...
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Ep 74: PCOS Case Study - Reducing PCOS Symptoms Using Nutrition, Lifestyle and Supplements After 10 Years On The Pill

Zoe came off the pill in late 2022 after 10 years taking it, and didn’t get a period. In early 2023 she suspected that something wasn’t right and went to see her GP to seek a diagnosis, she was later diagnosed with...
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Ep 73: How Long Will it Take For Your PCOS Symptoms to Improve

How long will it take for your PCOS symptoms to improve? Of course, the answer to this is very individual but in the episode I’ll explain how long most symptoms take and how to know if you’re on the right track.  In...
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Ep 72: 7 Reasons Why You Aren't Losing Weight with PCOS

One of the most frustrating symptoms of PCOS can be weight loss resistance. It can feel like no matter what you do that number on the scales won’t shift.  There’s got to be a reason though. In this podcast I’m...
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Ep 71: How Stress and Burnout Affects PCOS and Your Health

Stress. Burnout. Two very common things we hear a lot about, and know negatively affect our health and hormones. In this episode I’m sharing my personal experience with burnout this year, after having my son in...
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Ep 70: How to Use Testing to Get to The Root Cause of Your PCOS Quicker and Easier

I am obsessed with testing! It’s without a doubt, THE BEST way to help you get to the root cause of your PCOS quicker and easier. In this episode we unpack various types of testing, why I love and recommend blood...
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Ep 69: 5 Reasons Why You Aren't Losing Weight With PCOS

This week on the podcast I’m sharing the 5 key reasons why I see clients, not losing weight with PCOS.    Here’s what we cover: High insulin levels: Insulin is a fat storage hormone, high levels make it difficult for...
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