80 – PCOS & Ovulation: The How and Why
“Regular ovulatory cycles are both an indicator and a creator of health. In my experience with thousands of patients, and now thousands of readers, for almost every woman, the possibility is there to have regular cycles.” – Dr. Lara Briden
Dr. Lara Briden’s book, the Period Repair Manual, is a manifesto of natural treatment for better hormones and better periods. I recommend it all the time, so I am thrilled to have her on the podcast. Dr. Briden provides practical solutions using nutrition, supplements, and natural hormones. We both agree that ovulation matters for all women; it’s not just about making babies. So, listen as we discuss:
- Why a period on the birth control pill is not a true period
- Diagnosis and misdiagnosis of PCOS
- Why cutting carbs might not help
- Why doctors in Australia may not (and should not) diagnose a teenager with PCOS
- Pain is not a symptom of PCOS
- Her protocol for each type of PCOS
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
- Dr. Briden’s blog about the crucial difference between progesterone and progestins
- Dr. Briden’s blog: Pain Is Not a Symptom of PCOS
- Previous podcast with Dr. Lara Briden
- PCOS Diva podcast with Dr. Margrit Mikulis “Food Sensitivity Testing- Your Next Step in Healing PCOS?”
- PCOS Diva podcast with Dr. Fiona McCullough “8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS”
- PCOS Diva podcast with mother/daughter “Talking to Your Daughter About PCOS”
