In this episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman dives into the complex and often misunderstood condition of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)—a disorder he describes as both metabolic and autoimmune in nature.

Challenging the conventional narrative, Dr. Hartman critiques standard treatment approaches like birth control pills, which often mask symptoms rather than address root causes. Instead, he offers a functional medicine perspective that focuses on hormonal balance, inflammation, insulin resistance, and lifestyle interventions.

Listeners will gain insight into innovative treatment options such as low-dose naltrexone (LDN), as well as the importance of personalized nutrition, stress reduction, and sleep in managing PCOS. This episode is a call to action for women to explore empowered, root-cause approaches to healing—and to ask the deeper questions their health deserves.

Show Highlights:

✅ Why PCOS is more than a hormonal condition—it's autoimmune and metabolic

✅ The problem with conventional treatments like birth control pills

✅ The role of insulin resistance, inflammation, and cortisol in PCOS

✅ A breakdown of root-cause strategies for healing naturally

✅ How low-dose naltrexone (LDN) may benefit women with PCOS

✅ The power of food, movement, and mindset in restoring hormonal balance

✅ Audience Q&A segment invitation for deeper discussions

Some Questions We Explore:

✅ What really causes PCOS—and how do hormones, diet, and inflammation interact?

✅ Why is PCOS so often misdiagnosed or poorly treated?

✅ Can lifestyle changes truly reverse PCOS symptoms?

✅ What are the benefits of low-dose naltrexone, and who should consider it?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

✅ How to identify root causes of PCOS beyond surface-level symptoms

✅ Actionable lifestyle changes that make a real impact on hormones and inflammation

✅ The limitations of conventional PCOS treatments and what alternatives exist

✅ Hopeful, science-backed strategies for managing PCOS naturally and sustainably

Resources & Links:

🌐 Dr. Aaron Hartman – Richmond Functional Medicine: richmondfunctionalmedicine.com

🌐 LinkedIn – Aaron Hartman, MD: Connect Here

📺 YouTube – Richmond Functional Medicine: Watch Here

🎧 Closing Call to Action:

👉 If you or someone you love is navigating PCOS, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe to Made for Health, share this episode, and submit your PCOS questions for Dr. Hartman to answer in a future Q&A.