PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is a female metabolic condition. It was initially named because cysts in the ovaries were found. However, you don’t have to have cysts to be diagnosed with PCOS. The primary symptoms of PCOS are insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance. These can result in problems conceiving, weight gain, acne, and other mood changes.
Welcome to this week’s Dirty Genes Podcast. Today I’m interviewing integrative pharmacist Meg Kilcup about the problem with medications and healthier, more sustainable solutions.