18 | Why your Missing Period & PCOS Diagnosis are more likely to be HA

It is more common then you think for women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) to be mistakenly diagnosed with PCOS. Most concerningly, the treatment for each of these conditions varies greatly.This is why it is so crucial to understand the full picture as to why someone has a lack of a period.Hormone levels and testing needs to be considered in the context of the lifestyle the woman is living!In this episode, we break down:➡️ why the misdiagnosis happens ➡️ the key differences between HA and PCOS➡️ how treatment varies ➡️why PCOS treatment drives a women deeper into HA➡️why missing periods don’t always mean the same thingI hope this episode gives you some much needed clarity and answers some questions you may have!I hope that I can be a resource to you ❤️-Rebecca Pinho RN, NTP🩸Resources and 1:1 Period recovery coaching➡️💻My website: www.holisticperiodrecovery.com📸Instagram:@holisticperiodrecovery💌Email: [email protected]#hypothalamicamenorrhea #periodloss #periodrecovery #hormonehealth #fertilityawareness