Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is a condition that affects 1 in 9 women. The symptoms include things like pimples, increased body hair, thinning of the hair on our head, missed periods (and the flow on effects that affect fertility and build up of the endometrium which is a risk factor for endometrial cancer), increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, diabetes and cardiovascular syndrome) and increased risk of mental health conditions. PCOS sucks! (You can probably tell who from the team is writing these episode notes). Keeshia was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago so today Keeshia and Britt are joined by the wonderful Dr Izzy Smith!

Dr Izzy Smith is an endocrinologist who has special training in women’s health (PCOS, amenorrhea, menopause transition) thyroid dysfunction, eating disorders and athlete health.

In today’s chat we speak about:
The large variety of symptoms & why it’s often misdiagnosed
What’s going on with our hormones 
PCOS and fertility
Lean PCOS v Overweight PCOS 
How insulin resistance develops 
Weight management 
Cortisol and stress 
Treatment options for PCOS
What helps and what is marketing BS
Endocrine disruptors 
Are weight loss medications an appropriate treatment for PCOS?

Find more from Dr Isobel Smith at her website 

And her instagram

We referenced an episode about weight loss medications with Johann Hari that you can watch here.

Izzy also mentioned The Eco Well and the endocrine society website 

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is a condition that affects 1 in 9 women. The symptoms include things like pimples, increased body hair, thinning of the hair on our head, missed periods (and the flow on effects that affect fertility and build up of the endometrium which is a risk factor for endometrial cancer), increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, diabetes and cardiovascular syndrome) and increased risk of mental health conditions. PCOS sucks! (You can probably tell who from the team is writing these episode notes). Keeshia was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago so today Keeshia and Britt are joined by the wonderful Dr Izzy Smith!
Dr Izzy Smith is an endocrinologist who has special training in women&rsquo;s health (PCOS, amenorrhea, menopause transition) thyroid dysfunction, eating disorders and athlete health.
In today&rsquo;s chat we speak about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The large variety of symptoms &amp; why it&rsquo;s often misdiagnosed</li>
<li aria-level="1">What&rsquo;s going on with our hormones&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">PCOS and fertility</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lean PCOS v Overweight PCOS&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">How insulin resistance develops&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Weight management&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cortisol and stress&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Treatment options for PCOS</li>
<li aria-level="1">What helps and what is marketing BS</li>
<li aria-level="1">Endocrine disruptors&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Are weight loss medications an appropriate treatment for PCOS?</li>
</ul>
Find more from Dr Isobel Smith at her <a href="https://www.ismithendocrine.com.au/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaclZGW7GAnHH4-H0b-HxEui1uCHMlyFCk2HgKAB0a7SF7NG6cHLSNw7mROckQ_aem_e1IPRsg448la1tREOcb4UQ">website</a>&nbsp;
And her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doctorizzyksmith/?hl=en">instagram</a> We referenced an episode about weight loss medications with Johann Hari that you can <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6jCdKcIl4E">watch here.</a>
Izzy also mentioned <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theecowell/?hl=en">The Eco Well</a> and the <a href="https://www.endocrine.org/">endocrine society website&nbsp;</a>
You can watch us on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lifeuncutpodcast/featured"> Youtube</a>
Find us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeuncutpodcast/?hl=en"> Instagram</a>
Join us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeuncutpodcast?lang=en"> tiktok</a>
Or join the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/549565895610504"> Facebook Discussion Group</a>
Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx

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PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Fertility, Weight and ‘Balancing Hormones.’ Uncut with Dr Izzy Smith

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