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 68: Combining Medication and "Natural Strategies" For Improving PCOS: Reduced Hairloss, More Energy, Reduced Sugar Cravings & Great Sleep

Today is a powerful case study episode with one of my PCOS clients Rosie. What you will hear in this episode is how Rosie has gone from being diagnosed with PCOS, given Metformin, the pill, the food pyramid, and told...
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Ep 67: How to Cope with Trimester 1 Morning [All Day] Sickness with Shelley McKenzie

Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time, but for some getting crippling morning sickness can really dampen the excitement. Trimester 1 can be a challenging time. Often no one knows you are pregnant yet, and if you’re...
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Ep 66: How a Busy Mum Who Works Full Time and Studies Part Time is Reducing and Resolving Her PCOS Symptoms

Having PCOS can be an isolating experience. Today I’m bringing you a case study episode from one of my current clients inside The PCOS Pathway. Kiara is mum to a 4 year old, she works full time in a busy government...
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4 Things To Consider If You Have PCOS and Are Considering Stopping Birth Control

If you went on birth control to help manage your PCOS symptoms it can be SUPER daunting to consider coming off it. Many of the clients I work with feel anxious about their symptoms returning. Especially the ones they...
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PCOS: How to Get an Accurate Diagnosis & Tests I Recommend with Solaine Douglas & Elly McLean

If you have ever been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or if you're struggling with an irregular menstrual cycle accompanied by stagnant body fat, acne, or excess hair growth, then this episode is...
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Vaginal Microbiome: Testing, Fertility & Treatment with Jacqui Lamplugh

If you’ve struggled with persistent issues like thrush, bacterial vaginosis or recurrent UTI’s then you are going to want to tune in to this one! We are breaking down the vaginal microbiome; what it is, it’s role in...
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Understanding PCOS: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis with Solaine Douglas

Today we’re speaking about PCOS - so if you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, or you have common signs of this condition like missing or irregular cycles, excess body hair, weight gain, acne or fertility issues, or you’re...
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Exploring Endometriosis: The Mental Health Load, Laparoscopy & Katherine's Journey

Welcome back to another episode! Today’s episode is an interview with the amazing Katherine Hay, taking a deep dive into all things Endometriosis. Katherine so generously shares some insights into her own journey so...
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Could Gilbert's Syndrome Explain Your Gut, Period, Mental Health or Alcohol Issues? with Solaine Douglas

In today’s episode we are joined by Solaine Douglas to discuss Gilbert’s Syndrome, including prevalence, diagnosis and the issues with both a standard medical definition, treatment (or lack thereof) and our...
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Why [even if I could] I Wouldn't Recommend Metformin

Metformin is very commonly used as a standard prescription in PCOS, it’s also fairly well known that it can come with some *inconvenient* symptoms like loose bowel movements, nausea and fatigue. A seemingly small...
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Fat Loss: Why The Calorie Equation is Flawed & What To Do Instead with Elly McLean

In Today’s podcast I am speaking with Nutritionist Elly McLean on all things fat loss. We cover the difference between weight loss and fat loss, major flaws on both sides of the calorie equation and what to explore if...
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PCOS - Tests, Superfoods & Supplementation with Steph Lowe and Solaine Douglas

In today’s episode I am being interviewed again by the incredible Steph Lowe – looking specifically at testing, superfoods and supplements. We cover our concerns with the current diagnostic model, the Rotterdam...
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