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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 16 MIN

Endocrine Disruptors & PCOS, What you need to know

from It’s Not You, It’s PCOS · host Lora Attia & Nick Nation

If you've tried to make diet and lifestyle changes and failed, It's Not You, It's PCOS. In this episode, Nick Nation and Lora Specialist Accredited Practicing Dietitians and Nutritionists discuss the link between endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). They explore how environmental factors, particularly EDCs, can impact hormonal balance and overall health. The conversation includes practical tips for reducing exposure to these chemicals, emphasizing the importance of making sustainable lifestyle changes. The hosts encourage listeners to take small, manageable steps towards improving their health and managing PCOS effectively. ----more---- Let's Talk about how endocrine disrupting chemicals affect PCOS. Certainly, in our experience environmental exposures are often overlooked in discussions about PCOS.   BPA exposure is significantly higher in women with PCOS. Higher paraben levels may be linked to increased androgen levels. Reducing exposure to EDCs is a fundamental step to improving PCOS and overall fertility. Listen in as we share sustainable, practical changes that you can make today without breaking the bank.   Love the episode? Share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review to help us reach more beautiful people like you!    We love hearing from you connect with us on socials:  Lora & Nick       

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