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#95 The Importance of Ovulation in PCOS with Rebecca Hughes
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This episode brings you a wealth of information about the purpose behind ovulation and why it is the key event of the menstrual cycle. Humans are dependent on ovulation because it brings about pro-creation and using the birth control pill is going against this.
Find out more about the symptoms of PCOS, misconceptions surrounding PCOS, the side effects of the birth control pill and when is considered too young to be going on the pill.
Some of the scientific terms and content that were mentioned in this episode:
Androgens: Besides testosterone, the other androgens are DHT and DHEA and Androstenedione
Herbs (do check with your medical provider before taking any) for hirsutism: peony and licorice, saw palmetto, nettle, rosemary, spearmint, zinc as a nutritional supplement
Testing for hormones: DUTCH test
Amenorrhoea: absence of menstruation
Hypothalamus: an area in the brain which controls the pituitary gland and the downstream effects including hormones
Rebecca Hughes is a functional medicine naturopath with a special interest in skin conditions, women and children’s health, autoimmunity and digestive health. Rebecca is committed to delivering high-quality, results-driven health care to her patients and, more broadly to excellence in the field of natural medicine. In fact, Rebecca won the 2020 BIMA Clinical Excellence award as recognition from the natural health industry of her outstanding skills as a practitioner!
Rebecca’s contribution to natural medicine extends beyond the clinical setting. She has lectured in nutrition and naturopathic degree programs, regulated complementary medicines at the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), coordinated mental health guidance for the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), and contributed to a national reference text on Herbs and Natural Supplements.
She brings a wealth of clinical experience to the treatment and management of acne, eczema, psoriasis, period pain, PMS, menopause, thyroid conditions, and IBS.
Work with Rebecca at melbournefunctionalmedicine.com.au
Associative reading:
Lara Briden - Period Repair Manual
Related podcast episodes:
#76 A Functional Approach to PCOS
#59 Overtraining & Undereating in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Sarah Widjaja
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