Episode 58: Women’s Hormones - Spotlight on PCOS & Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

Interview with Registered Dietitian Kaely McDevitt to shed some light on two very common hormone disorders: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) which is the leading cause of infertility, and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), which results in loss of menstruation and ovulation. Kaely shares how to assess if you have either of these hormonal imbalances, how to differentiate between the two (they present similarly), and what to do if you struggle with either.

In this episode:

Understanding Ovulation

Hormones & Mood Connection

Why Fertility is a Marker for Female Health

How Hormonal Birth Control Suppresses Ovulation

Why Men + Women Need Different Diets

Ovarian Cysts: Normal or Not?

PCOS & Insulin Resistance

“Classic” PCOS vs. “Other Cause” PCOS

Post-Birth Control Rebound PCOS

Common reasons for absent or infrequent ovulation

Best Labs to Assess Hormone Imbalance

Signs, Symptoms + Lab Markers of PCOS + HA

How to Differentiate PCOS from HA

How Dieting Leads to Hormone Imbalance

Why We Need a Mindset Shift for our Healthcare

Why You Need to Play the Long Game for Hormonal Health

Best Carbs for Type 1 Diabetic

Learn More About Hormones