194 - Summer Series 3 – PCOS or PMOS

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome has been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. So seems like a good time to review our previous episode on it as we prep for a formal update on why the name change happened. Also, we hear Danielle's voice for the first time!!

Robyn Flynn joins Chris to talk about polycystic ovarian syndrome. More common than most people realize and with more far-reaching implications than it would initially seem. It can impact fertility, cardiovascular health, and according to Robyn is more painful than childbirth?!? We're going to have to look into that one.

You can also check out Robyn's podcast, Rebel Mom Boss https://open.spotify.com/show/4uMAsJS9ySR47iGYw8ExDo?si=bc68ddfcb0bd4f3f

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References:

1) Dutch Twin study about the role of genetics in PCOS:  

10.1210/jc.2005-1494

2) Cochrane review on meds that improve fertility

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003053.pub6/full

3) RCT of diet to restore fertility

https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article-abstract/88/2/812/2845309?redirectedFrom=fulltext

4) Benefits of weight loss prior to fertility treatment

10.1210/jc.2016-1659

5) Letrozole vs. clomiphene for fertility treatment

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1313517

6) Metformin as a fertility treatment

10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.11995