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In today's episode with Dr. Felice Gersh, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:The impact of PCOS on women's healthDiagnosing and treating PCOSThe link between PCOS and leaky gutPCOS and pregnancyLab tests and personalized treatment plans for PCOSPCOS and lifestyleDr. Gersh represents one of the pioneering integrative gynecologists in the US. Renowned for her educational contributions to women's hormonal health, she has earned praise as a best-selling author with her books, including "PCOS SOS," "PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track," and "Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know." Dr. Gersh serves as the Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine. Thanks to her exceptional work, she was awarded the Orange County Medical Association's "Physician of Excellence" and the "SuperDoctor" title by LA Magazine for multiple years. Moreover, Dr. Gersh will host the PCOS SOS Summit in November 2023 here.Labs MentionedTotal testosteroneFree testosteroneDHEAS testThyroid antibodies testLipid profileInsulin tolerance testANA (Antinuclear Antibody) testMicronutrient testingGuest Details:PCOS SOS Summit HereDr. Felice Gersh on LinkedInDr. Felice Gersh on InstagramDr. Felice Gersh on TwitterDr. Felice Gersh’s BooksDr. Felice Gersh’s BlogIntegrative Medical Group of Irvine WebsiteRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health MagazineDr. Carrie Jones’ WebsiteDr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokTimestamps00:00 - Intro03:34 - From PCOS patient to renowned expert and advocate10:18 - Addressing the stagnation in PCOS management15:24 - PCOS key symptoms and diagnostic criteria23:34 - Dr. Gersh's diagnostic approach to PCOS and lab tests37:02 - The role of fasting insulin levels in PCOS46:30 - Lifestyle strategies for managing PCOS54:51 - The PCOS SOS Summit and Dr. Gersh's books
