How to Manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Living with polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS can take a toll on your emotional and physical health. Common symptoms of this condition are irregular periods, infertility, weight gain and unwanted hair growth – all of which are difficult to cope with.  Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about how to manage PCOS with OB-GYN Emily Brophy, MD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health.   What are the symptoms of PCOS? How does PCOS impact ovulation and fertility? What lifestyle changes may help manage PCOS symptoms? Which supplements may provide hormonal support? What diet changes may help women who have PCOS? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:     · 0:01 - Intro     · 1:00 - What is PCOS?     · 2:05 - Is PCOS genetic?     · 2:46 - Challenges with diagnosing PCOS     · 3:41 - Irregular periods     · 4:38 - Tracking your cycle     · 5:58 - DUTCH test     · 7:21 - PCOS treatment options     · 8:53 - Sharing your diagnosis with your health care team     · 10:08 - Lifestyle changes to help manage PCOS     · 10:58 - Recommended diet changes     · 11:54 - How to reduce the bloating     · 12:37 - PCOS supplements     · 14:57 - Evening primrose oil     · 15:28 - Inositol and PCOS     · 15:47 - Magnesium supplements     · 17:24 - Chasteberry and black cohosh     · 18:21 - Inflammation and PCOS     · 19:11 - Importance of exercise     · 20:30 - Unwanted hair growth     · 22:11 - Spearmint tea     · 22:43 - Ovulation and fertility     · 23:45 - Tracking ovulation     · 25:16 - Mental health and PCOS     · 26:34 - Acupuncture and acupressure     · 28:04 - If you’ve had your symptoms dismissed      · 29:57 - Advice