Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast with your host, Dr. Christina Burns. In this episode, Dr. Christina Burns and guest expert Dr. Angela Potter debunk the three most common misconceptions about PCOS that could be keeping you from getting pregnant. Discover the truth about PCOS treatment, diagnosis, and fertility, and learn practical strategies to manage PCOS effectively.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The top three misconceptions about PCOS that could be affecting your fertility.
• How different types of PCOS require different treatment approaches.
• The importance of comprehensive testing, including thyroid health, for managing PCOS.
• Why Metformin is not the only treatment for PCOS and what other options exist.
• How stress and cortisol levels impact PCOS and fertility.
• Practical strategies for managing PCOS and improving your chances of getting pregnant.

Timestamps:

• [00:04:00] Dr. Potter's journey into specializing in PCOS
• [00:08:00] Misconception 1: There is no treatment for PCOS
• [00:12:00] Different types of PCOS and their treatments
• [00:16:00] Misconception 2: Metformin is the only treatment for PCOS
• [00:20:00] Importance of comprehensive testing and thyroid health
• [00:25:00] Misconception 3: Women with PCOS cannot get pregnant
• [00:30:00] The role of stress and cortisol in PCOS and fertility
• [00:35:00] Practical strategies and tips for managing PCOS
• [00:45:00] Dr. Potter's favorite approaches and recommendations
• [00:55:00] Dr. Potter's contact information and free consultation offer

About Dr. Angela Potter:

Dr. Angela Potter is a naturopathic doctor and leading expert in PCOS fertility. She is the creator of the PCOS Fertility Protocol, which helps women with an individualized approach to overcoming infertility. Dr. Potter is also a speaker who has shared the stage with various CEOs and global thought leaders from corporations like Google, Microsoft, and Headspace. Based in Portland, Oregon, she lives with her husband and two kids.

About Dr. Christina Burns:

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. Committed, compassionate, and highly skilled in multiple disciplines, Dr. Burns has been in practice since 2004. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs. Dr. Burns holds advanced certifications in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, and yoga therapy. She is also the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook."

Connect with Dr. Christina Burns:

Website: https://www.christinaburns.com/

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Join the Eating for Optimal Fertility Course: https://naturna.mn.co/ 

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