My Controversial Takes on PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) • Navigating PCOS Beyond the Diagnosis
A topic close to my heart that easily fires me up: I delve deep into polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - especially the flawed system of diagnosis and treatment in conventional modern healthcare. Join me as I unravel the confusing diagnostic criteria and lets sit in the frustration and confusion together. Sharing my personal journey and how I've navigated flawed medical systems, I spill the tea on why I don't care if my clients have an official PCOS diagnosis in my naturopathy practice. Drawing from personal experiences and clinical insights, I get a lil heated while critiquing the over-reliance on diagnosis and emphasize the importance of understanding the root causes of symptoms, and holistic, individualised treatments. Let’s remember why understanding your body matters WAY more than ticking boxes on a doctor's checklist. Let's debunk, demystify, and get real about PCOS together — it’s a spicy, nuanced & complex journey. Keen to join me for the ride? The PCOS diagnostic criteria is from 2003, agreed upon by 27 experts in the Netherlands, and Karinda has thoughts. This episode breaks down why the diagnosis itself is often less useful than the symptoms it's supposed to describe, why the pill keeps getting prescribed as a treatment for something it cannot treat, and why a naturopath doesn't need your diagnosis to help you. For women who've been diagnosed with PCOS, almost diagnosed, or dismissed entirely — and are ready for a different conversation. MENTIONED IN THIS EP: Article I read from: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... Additional note, I’m glad other folks are suggesting a name change for PCOS: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/heal... My blog on PCOS: https://www.karindawholistix.com.au/b... Genetic insights on PCOS: https://www.livescience.com/health/fe... (please note I don’t necessarily think their preventative idea of modifying embryos extracted through IVF is an ideal path to go down) Misunderstanding (in my opinion) of root cause in mainstream medical research/science: https://www.livescience.com/health/me... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome and Cycle Check-In 01:47 Introduction to PCOS 05:18 Personal Journey with PCOS 09:59 Challenges in PCOS Diagnosis 17:19 Understanding Diagnostic Criteria 27:51 Flaws in the Diagnostic System 29:11 Naturopathic Perspective on Diagnosis 32:59 Root Causes and Naturopathic Approach 36:06 The Validity of Personal Health Interpretations 36:30 Critique of Conventional Medicine 36:43 The Flawed Nature of Human Medical Models 37:31 Broadening Perspectives on Medicine 37:42 Nature vs. Human Inventions 38:44 The Importance of Addressing Root Causes 39:57 Understanding PCOS and Its Misconceptions 41:19 The Role of Insulin Resistance and Diet 41:58 Impact of Circadian Dysfunction 42:56 Chronic Stress and Adrenal Activation 44:53 Pseudo PCOS and Hormonal Birth Control 48:35 The Problem with Hormonal Contraception 50:50 The Importance of Fertility and Menstrual Health 53:24 Reversing PCOS and Patient Empowerment 55:46 Naturopathic Approach to PCOS 58:02 Holistic Health and Menstrual Cycle Tracking 01:00:21 Personalized Treatment Plans 01:02:29 Conclusion and Call to Action 🩸🖤🩸 FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE I WANT MORE CYCLE LOVING GOODNESS: Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! REACH OUT! Email me here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book a free connection call here to map out what working together would look like for you to achieve your health & hormone goals. Everything else at: karindawholistix.com.au
