While PCOS and iron deficiency anemia are closely linked, PCOS does not directly cause anemia. However, anemia in someone suffering from PCOS can cause complications. Tune in today to find out what iron-deficiency anemia is, and how PCOS and anemia are linked at a physiological level. Dr. Minni Malhotra describes the symptoms caused by iron deficiency anemia, and how it affects every tissue in the human body. We hear how the current medications for treating PCOS simply address the symptoms, and why Dr. Minni’s approach, using COPE, is important in addressing the underlying causes. From the different treatments used in both PCOS and iron deficiency anemia, to the importance of mind mastery, you don’t want to miss this educational episode!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to today’s topic: iron deficiency anemia in PCOS.
• What anemia is and how an iron deficiency can affect the entire body’s tissues.
• The symptoms of iron deficiency anemia. 
• How PCOS and anemia are interlinked.
• Find out some of the complications caused by untreated iron deficiency anemia.
• How your physician can treat iron deficiency anemia. 
• The endocrinopathy underlying PCOS. 
• How the current medications for treating PCOS address the symptoms and not the cause. 
• Using COPE (Cellular detoxification, Optimization of hormone, performance nutrition, and mind mastery) to treat the root cause of PCOS.
• Addressing iron deficiency anemia to prevent other complications like hypothyroidism. 
• Optimizing hormones and the immune system using performance nutrition. 
• Why mind mastery is so important in the treatment of PCOS. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

Anchor Wellness Center

The Institute of Functional Medicine