Living in full colour despite a PCOS diagnosis

On today’s episode Dr. Claire hosts 2 experts to have an in-depth conversation on the management of PCOS. Highlights? The use of GLP1 agonists like Ozempic in PCOS management and the emphasis on a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Yubrine Moraa MD is a Consultant Cardiologist, multi-modality cardiac imaging and womens heart health specialist based at the Prime Care Heart clinic at The Nairobi Hospital. She has a special interest in women’s health and forms part of multidisciplinary teams looking after women living with PCOS. She joins us today to discuss the effect of PCOS on the cardiovascular system and its role as a risk factor for hypertension and diabetes. She also helps us understand some of the management options available to patients today. Rubie Miseda is a Clinical Psychologist and founder of Africa Jipende Wellness. She joins us today to speak about her personal experience living with PCOS and her professional experience helping patients navigate the mental health struggles of this challenging diagnosis. This episode is a continuation of our previous one from season 4 with Nanjie Galgalo https://youtu.be/rr0BdOhUwmE?si=WXQGzyIApv5iTNdJ and focuses primarily on new and recent treatment options available for patients in Kenya and the region. It is intended as a resource for anyone who has received a PCOS diagnosis and is seeking to clarify any misinformation commonly shared online, thus providing an accurate description so as to help you avoid “quick fixes” peddled online. The key messaging is that there are safe treatment options available and that self-advocacy at your doctor’s is a powerful first step to living your fullest most vibrant life. Make sure to check out our brilliant guests on their social media pages: Rubie Miseda @jipendewellness on InstagramEmail Dr Moraa on [email protected] or book an appointment via https://primecareheart.co.ke/ CTRH podcast Location partner:@ashleyfurniturekenya@fairdealfurnitureProduction by @artlightHow can you support this podcast?Subscribe & Rate this episode, Share & leave a comment.#pcoswarrior #livinglifewithchronicillness #pcosinformation #dybunkingmyths #CTRHPodcast