103. What is PCOS and How It Relates to Fertility with Dr. Ilana Ressler

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103. What is PCOS and How It Relates to Fertility with Dr. Ilana Ressler

Lynzy

Mar 01, 2023

Have you ever heard of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)? PCOS is a complex endocrine condition that affects about 15% of women of reproductive age. With PCOS impacting such a large population, chances are high that you may know someone who is affected by it, or even have it yourself. So, what should you be looking out for if you suspect that you may have PCOS and what are your treatment options?

Our guest today, Dr. Ilana Ressler is going to answer all of those questions. Dr. Ilana Ressler is a Reproductive endocrinologist, and board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Ressler’s areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), general women's health, general infertility, fertility preservation, and emotional issues in infertility.

Inside the episode, we will be discussing the lowdown on PCOS. You’ll hear what it is, how it's diagnosed, specific treatments and how it all relates to infertility.

In this episode we discuss:

What exactly is PCOS and when does it start to affect women?
Possible types of supplements that can help with PCOS symptoms, or if it’s another scam that the wellness industry created
Where women can start if they learn they have PCOS
Nutrition and exercises that can help with PCOS
The basis of normal ovulation and how it can change if a woman has PCOS
Why we should be concerned about irregular periods

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Learn more about Dr. Ilana Ressler and Illume Fertility

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