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If you have ever been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or if you’re struggling with an irregular menstrual cycle accompanied by stagnant body fat, acne, or excess hair growth, then this episode is for you. Today, I will explain what PCOS is and why it’s crucial to use the correct definition before arriving at […]

PCOS: How to Get an Accurate Diagnosis & Tests I Recommend with Solaine Douglas & Elly McLean

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If you’ve struggled with persistent issues like thrush, bacterial vaginosis or recurrent UTI’s then you are going to want to tune in to this one! We are breaking down the vaginal microbiome; what it is, it’s role in fertility, testing, what causes changes to the vaginal microbiome and things you can start doing right now […]

Vaginal Microbiome: Testing, Fertility & Treatment with Jacqui Lamplugh

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Today we’re speaking about PCOS – so if you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, or you have common signs of this condition like missing or irregular cycles, excess body hair, weight gain, acne or fertility issues, or you’re just keen to learn more about this common women’s health issue, this is for you. We’re chatting with […]

Understanding PCOS: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis with Solaine Douglas

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Hypothalamic amenorrhea and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are two common hormonal disorders that affect women of reproductive age. While they share some similarities, they are distinct conditions with different causes and symptoms. Understanding the differences between these two conditions is important, as they can be mistaken for one another and may require different treatments. Hypothalamic […]

Hypothalamic Amenorrhea vs. PCOS: Understanding the Differences and Similarities

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Let’s talk about PCOS – a hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age all around the world. It’s pretty common, affecting about 10% of women, and comes with a range of symptoms like irregular periods, excess androgen production, and cysts on the ovaries. But what causes PCOS? While we don’t know everything, one thing […]

The Role of Insulin Resistance in PCOS

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Welcome back to another episode! Today’s episode is an interview with the amazing Katherine Hay, taking a deep dive into all things Endometriosis. Katherine so generously shares some insights into her own journey so far including; getting diagnosed, what having Endometriosis is like for her and the mental health toll of having a chronic pain […]

Exploring Endometriosis: The Mental Health Load, Laparoscopy & Katherine’s Journey

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In today’s episode we are joined by Solaine Douglas to discuss Gilbert’s Syndrome, including prevalence, diagnosis and the issues with both a standard medical definition, treatment (or lack thereof) and our conventional pathology reference ranges. We explore the real relevance of Gilbert’s and how it relates to your gut, your periods, your mental health and […]

Could Gilbert’s Syndrome Explain Your Gut, Period, Mental Health or Alcohol Issues? with Solaine Douglas

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Metformin is very commonly used as a standard prescription in PCOS, it’s also fairly well known that it can come with some *inconvenient* symptoms like loose bowel movements, nausea and fatigue. A seemingly small price to pay when you’re desperate to lose weight and control your hangries.  What I want you to know is that […]

Why [even if I could] I Wouldn’t Recommend Metformin

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In Today’s podcast I am speaking with Nutritionist Elly McLean on all things fat loss. We cover the difference between weight loss and fat loss, major flaws on both sides of the calorie equation and what to explore if you’ve been trying to lose fat but nothing seems to be working for you.  Show Notes […]

Fat Loss: Why The Calorie Equation is Flawed & What To Do Instead with Elly McLean

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In today’s episode I am being interviewed again by the incredible Steph Lowe – looking specifically at testing, superfoods and supplements. We cover our concerns with the current diagnostic model, the Rotterdam Criteria, and create clarity on how to achieve an accurate diagnosis. We explore testing accuracy, the role of insulin resistance, the key nutrition […]

PCOS – Tests, Superfoods & Supplementation with Steph Lowe and Solaine Douglas

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Here to guide women who are ready to make changes to their health, ready to transform their symptoms so that they can live their best and healthiest life possible. 

Nutrition is confusing. Hormones are more confusing. Too many women are told they are “fine”, that their symptoms are “normal” - because they are common. 

But it doesn’t have to be this way. 

With the right nutrition approach, some testing and a little strategy it is possible to heal. 

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