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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 8–13% of reproductive-aged women and up to 70% of affected women remain undiagnosed worldwide.

In this episode, Dr. Gouri Pimputkar, a board-certified OB-GYN and lifestyle medicine physician, shares her personal experience with PCOS and explains how she incorporates lifestyle changes into treating hormonal conditions like PCOS. She discusses the symptoms of PCOS, including irregular periods, increased androgen symptoms (acne, hair growth/loss), and struggles with weight. Dr. Pimputkar highlights the role of chronic inflammation in PCOS development and suggests anti-inflammatory nutrition as a key strategy for managing PCOS symptoms. She emphasizes individualized approaches to nutrition that focus on whole foods and increasing fiber intake while reducing processed sugar, flour, and fast food consumption.

Join us and discover the symptoms, the impact of inflammation, and anti-inflammatory nutrition for effective PCOS management.

Episode Highlights:

• About Dr. Gouri Pimputkar and her background

• Understanding PCOS Symptoms

• Diagnosis and Management of PCOS

• Overcoming Challenges and Changing the Narrative

• Strategies for Sustainable Change

Connect with Dr. Gouri Pimputkar:

• Website | www.allarahealth.com

• Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/gouri-pimputkar

• Instagram | @g_pimputkar

About Dr. Gouri Pimputkar

Dr. Gouri Pimputkar is a board certified OB GYN as well as Lifestyle Medicine physician who has incorporated the pillars of lifestyle medicine into treating chronic hormonal conditions. From PCOS to menopause, we have the power to change our health experiences by changing our habits. Currently, she is a consultant for Allara Health where she has the unique opportunity to collaborate with like minded providers to deliver evidence based medicine quality care. She resides in central Florida with her husband, three children, and Bernedoodle. She lives a full purposeful life by practicing medicine on her terms and helping women from all walks of life take control of their hormonal health.

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PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome has many symptoms associated with it.  Some of the most common are irregular periods from lack of ovulation which can result in PCOS infertility.  Another common symptom Is PCOS acne, due to the increased levels of male hormones. 

We come to a PCOS diagnosis by looking at common signs and symptoms that occur together.

We know that the most important PCOS treatment is weight loss to help rebalance the hormones and start you ovulating again.

We also know that there are long term diseases that can come along with PCOS such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea and mood disorders.

Join us in our podcast to discuss all of these topics and delve into how PCOS can affect fertility and what are the top treatments for PCOS fertility you can do at home.

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