Do You Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? by Joan Kent, PhD

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal abnormality in reproductive-age women. It affects about 7% of women in that age group.

 

Women with PCOS have higher testosterone levels than normal for women. They also have disordered secretion of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone), both necessary for ovulation. The result is anovulation, menstrual irregularity, hirsutism, and infertility.

 

Metabolically, PCOS is associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.  In the US, anywhere from 40% to 80% of women with PCOS are obese or overweight.

 

Gut microbiota (gut flora) levels in women with PCOS tend to be lower than normal.

 

PCOS appears to have a strong genetic link.

 

The good news is it’s possible to reverse or even prevent PCOS naturally. The next post will cover how to make that happen.

 

For help with PCOS or other metabolic conditions (diabetes, insulin resistance, high blood pressure), just visit www.LastResortNutrition.com and grab your free Empower Me Consult. Find out how easy it is to make small changes in your food that yield big results for your health.

 

Brought to you by Dr. Joan Kent, best-selling author of Stronger Than Sugar:  7 Simple Steps to Defeat Sugar Addiction, Lift Your Mood, and Transform Your Health.