Are PCOS "Types" BS?

There is a BUNCH of misinformation floating around the internet about PCOS. Whether you're getting your information from blog posts or Instagram memes, it's always important to seek out a medical professional to get trustworthy answers to your questions. I've seen too many random PCOS quizzes advocating for the same restrictive, unsustainable diets for every PCOS type. It's not necessary, it doesn't work, and it can leave you with more problems than you started with.   This episode is a deep dive into the different PCOS types and what that means for you as a patient. Knowing your symptoms and your phenotype can help you find a treatment plan that works for you. AND knowing about PCOS phenotypes can help you rule out PCOS altogether if you have another hormonal syndrome.    In this episode, I talk about  Which PCOS types are real and which are misinformation  Conventional medicine and functional medicine PCOS types What I look at instead of types What you should focus on instead PCOS Meal Prep Made Easy Workshop - In this hour-long workshop, I break down what foods you want to include for PCOS and what you may want to consider avoiding or minimizing. Learn my simple 3 step formula for planning meals with PCOS.  https://thehormonedietitian.com/easypcos