in this episode, Dr Stefanski discusses all things ovarian cysts, including:  Types of cysts and which ones to worry about Why not all cysts are related to PCOS How endometriosis can cause ovarian cysts Why ultrasound and MRI might be used to get a better look To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses hormones and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com Dr Stefanski also writes a Substack newsletter, where she explores how food, medicine, art, and movement influence well-being. https://drstefanski.substack.com/  

In this episode, Dr Stefanski reviews the medication spironolactone, including: The potential risks and side-effects How spironolactone helps improve symptoms of PCOS How Dr Stefanski uses it in her practice The supplements you must avoid when taking spironolactone To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com

In this episode, we'll talk all things dairy, including:  The health benefits of full-fat dairy The genetics of lactose intolerance How common milk allergies really are How to include dairy if you've had problems in the past To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com

In this episode, Dr Stefanski explains all things insulin and PCOS, including:  The relationship between blood sugar and insulin resistance.  Why women with PCOS are at greater risk of insulin resistance.  The symptoms of insulin resistance and blood sugar problems.  The best labs to assess for blood sugar and insulin problems.  To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com

In this episode, Dr Stefanski walks you through the potential health consequences of PCOS, including: How inflammation, insulin resistance and sleep problems in PCOS create a vicious circle that can lead to more symptoms.  The relationship of PCOS and autoimmune disease.  Whether women with PCOS are at greater risk of cancer.  Why it's so important to seek treatment now. To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com  

Join Dr Stefanski as she explains why progesterone is one of her go-to treatments for PCOS. Learn:  Why PCOS is a condition of progesterone deficiency The difference between natural progesterone and the progestins in birth control and IUDs (even some doctors don't understand this!) Why Dr Stefanski does not recommend progesterone cream and what she uses instead. To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com

In this episode Dr Stefanski discusses the mindset qualities that can help you create breakthroughs in your healing journey. To get Dr. Stefanski's PCOS symptom checklist and her free newsletter where she discusses all things PCOS, hormones, and self-care for women, check-out www.pcosdoctorpodcast.com