What It's Like Having PCOS Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome and Endometriosis

Imagine what life would be like if you were at the doctor’s office at age 16 and were told you could not conceive. In this podcast, I share the diagnosis, symptoms, and aftermath of PCOS aka Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Endometriosis. In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, I share the stats. I am not a doctor. I am simply sharing my personal opinion, knowledge, and experience.

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• 0:55 Diagnosis and PCOS Symptoms
• 2:02 I am Not a Doctor
• 2:23 Excessive Hair
• 3:10 Fatigue
• 3:30 Olympic Swimming and Athletic Abilities
• 4:10 Common misconceptions about PCOS
• 4:35 Irregular menstrual cycles
• 5:30 Living with PCOS - Active Lifestyle
• 5:45 PCOS is hereditary
• 5:55 Excessive Acne
• 6:10 Holistic Plant-Based Diet
• 7:05 Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Soap as face and body wash
• 7:25 My skin rash would glow in the dark
• 7:34 Sensitive Skin/Arm and Hammer/Natural Deodorant
• 7:50 Apple Cider Vinegar as facial astringent
• 8:00 Rose Water as a facial toner  
• 8:15 Whole Foods | Sprouts are where to find the items mentioned
• 8:25 PCOS Statistics and symptoms
• 8:50 March 8 International Women’s Day | March is Women’s History Month and Endometriosis Awareness Month
• 9:00 Endometriosis statistics and symptoms
• 10:00 pcosdiva.com
• 10:20 Every woman’s condition is different
• 11:00 Visit endocrinologist and OB/GYN for diagnosis
• 11:20 Why not use birth control
• 11:30 PCOS and Endometriosis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation
• 12:15 How to start holistic nutrition (Eating Clean)
• 13:35 Try Gardein and Beyond Meat Frozen Foods Brands