Learn all about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with your host Dr. Jessica Stefanski. We’re talking root causes, diagnosis, and treatments!
Ep 23: All about ovarian cysts and ultrasound imaging
in this episode, Dr Stefanski discusses all things ovarian cysts, including:
Types of cysts and which ones to worry about
Why not all cysts are related to PCOS
How endometriosis can cause ovarian cysts
Why ultrasound and MRI might be used to get a better look
To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses hormones and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com
Dr Stefanski also writes a Substack newsletter, where she explores how food, medicine, art, and movement influence well-being. https://drstefanski.substack.com/
6/1/2023 • 30 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 22: Does spironolactone cure PCOS?
In this episode, Dr Stefanski reviews the medication spironolactone, including:
The potential risks and side-effects
How spironolactone helps improve symptoms of PCOS
How Dr Stefanski uses it in her practice
The supplements you must avoid when taking spironolactone
To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com
5/10/2023 • 21 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep 21: Butter, Cheese, Milk: Should I stop eating dairy for PCOS?
In this episode, we'll talk all things dairy, including:
The health benefits of full-fat dairy
The genetics of lactose intolerance
How common milk allergies really are
How to include dairy if you've had problems in the past
To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com
5/1/2023 • 29 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep 20: How to know if you have insulin resistance
In this episode, Dr Stefanski explains all things insulin and PCOS, including:
The relationship between blood sugar and insulin resistance.
Why women with PCOS are at greater risk of insulin resistance.
The symptoms of insulin resistance and blood sugar problems.
The best labs to assess for blood sugar and insulin problems.
To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com
4/20/2023 • 23 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 19: Top 5 Dangers of PCOS
In this episode, Dr Stefanski walks you through the potential health consequences of PCOS, including:
How inflammation, insulin resistance and sleep problems in PCOS create a vicious circle that can lead to more symptoms.
The relationship of PCOS and autoimmune disease.
Whether women with PCOS are at greater risk of cancer.
Why it's so important to seek treatment now.
To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com
4/10/2023 • 23 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 18: Progesterone as a treatment for PCOS
Join Dr Stefanski as she explains why progesterone is one of her go-to treatments for PCOS. Learn:
Why PCOS is a condition of progesterone deficiency
The difference between natural progesterone and the progestins in birth control and IUDs (even some doctors don't understand this!)
Why Dr Stefanski does not recommend progesterone cream and what she uses instead.
To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com
4/1/2023 • 20 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 17: Mindset shifts for PCOS
In this episode Dr Stefanski discusses the mindset qualities that can help you create breakthroughs in your healing journey.
To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com