This week I'm talking to Amy Medling, aka PCOS Diva, the best-selling author of Healing PCOS and a certified health coach. 

What we discussed: 

• How Amy became the PCOS Diva
• What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
• Is PCOS overdiagnosed? Underdiagnosed?
• Why polycystic ovaries alone can't diagnose PCOS
• The root causes of PCOS: insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance and inflammation 
• Hormonal birth control and how it affects PCOS
• Post-Pill PCOS
• How food and lifestyle can help manage PCOS symptoms
• PCOS after menopause
• Reframing the “battle” with PCOS

This episode is supported by LunaPads, makers of smart, sustainable alternatives to disposable menstrual products. Visit Lunapads.com to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order.

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