February 23, 2015

14 – Cutting Edge Research for PCOS: Interview with Dr. Dumesic

35 minutes

Most women with PCOS struggle with reproductive as well as metabolic issues including obesity. Questions about how the two might be related are the center of Dr. Dan Dumesic’s work. I was fortunate enough to interview Dr. Dumesic and ask about his research and recent findings.

Listen, and you will learn about:

How reproductive and metabolic issues may be intertwined

Dumesic’s cutting edge research at UCLA examining PCOS in lean women to determine the link between androgen excess and body fat

Possible anti-androgen medication to treat PCOS

How location of fat in your body can effect different areas of your health

What is fatty liver?

Medications available, in addition to lifestyle changes, to improve your health

The risk of obesity damaging the long term health of a child

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