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If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, you’ve probably heard the advice: “lose weight and take birth control.” It’s simple, quick, and easy to say—but for most women, it’s not effective.
In this episode of The PCOS 365 Podcast, we unpack why this common advice often fails and can even make symptoms worse. We’ll also explore what real, sustainable support for PCOS looks like—and how you can start applying it to your own life today.
You’ll learn:
Why birth control masks symptoms but doesn’t treat PCOS
Why weight-loss advice often feeds shame and fails to address root causes
The different PCOS patterns (insulin-resistant, adrenal, inflammatory, post-pill) and why one-size-fits-all advice doesn’t work
Six actionable strategies that actually support your hormones, cycles, and overall health
How to shift from self-blame to clarity and empowerment
Plus, we’ll guide you through a short reflection exercise so you can start identifying what support your body really needs—without overwhelm or perfection.
💡 Takeaway Exercise: Write down your PCOS “to-do list” as questions to answer for your body, not tasks to fix yourself. Focus on one small, actionable step this week to start supporting your hormones and cycles.
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By Shawna BowersIf you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, you’ve probably heard the advice: “lose weight and take birth control.” It’s simple, quick, and easy to say—but for most women, it’s not effective.
In this episode of The PCOS 365 Podcast, we unpack why this common advice often fails and can even make symptoms worse. We’ll also explore what real, sustainable support for PCOS looks like—and how you can start applying it to your own life today.
You’ll learn:
Why birth control masks symptoms but doesn’t treat PCOS
Why weight-loss advice often feeds shame and fails to address root causes
The different PCOS patterns (insulin-resistant, adrenal, inflammatory, post-pill) and why one-size-fits-all advice doesn’t work
Six actionable strategies that actually support your hormones, cycles, and overall health
How to shift from self-blame to clarity and empowerment
Plus, we’ll guide you through a short reflection exercise so you can start identifying what support your body really needs—without overwhelm or perfection.
💡 Takeaway Exercise: Write down your PCOS “to-do list” as questions to answer for your body, not tasks to fix yourself. Focus on one small, actionable step this week to start supporting your hormones and cycles.