Fix Your Hormones: PCOS, Fertility, Pregnancy & Auto Immune Conditions w/ Dr. Sara Gottfried

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Pursuit of Wellness podcast, where we dive deep into the world of women's hormone health with Dr. Sara Gottfried (‪@DrGottfried‬ ).
03:38 Dr. Sara Gottfried Introduction
03:38 Dr. Sara Gottfried’s journey
05:36 Where to start with your hormones
08:42 Most Prevalent issue in Women’s Health
10:06 Autoimmune Conditions
12:56 Environmental Factors
15:29 Feminine vs Masculine Energy
17:09 Generational Impact on Hormonal Imbalance
19:50 Genetic Environmental Driver
21:50 Deep Dive into PCOS
26:45 Insulin Resistance
34:10 Lifestyle Redesign
35:21 Individualized Supplements
37:36 Sugar Suggestions
39:10 Progesterone
43:05 Testing for Ovulation
45:42 Benefit of psychedelics
48:06 Connecting the Dots
51:29 Heart Rate Variability
54:11 Pregnancy and Hormone Health
56:56 Optimal Workouts for PCOS Girls
01:00:36 The Autoimmune Cure
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Whether you're struggling to fix your hormones, curious about what is PCOS, seeking ways on how to cure PCOS, or looking for the best hormone health tips, this video is your ultimate guide.
Dr. Gottfried, a Harvard-educated physician and a leading voice in hormone health advice, shares her expert insights on how to fix PCOS, improve fertility hormones, and increase your chance of pregnancy.
Discover the secrets to balancing your hormones naturally, understand the risks associated with PCOS, and learn how to become more fertile with practical and science-backed strategies.
Dr. Gottfried explains the complexities of PCOS, offering clarity on how do I know if I have PCOS and providing actionable tips for managing this condition. From autoimmune conditions to enhancing your fertility hormones, this episode covers everything you need to know about optimizing woman hormone health.
If you're seeking the best hormone health tips, look no further. Dr. Sara Gottfried's comprehensive approach to women's hormone health tips will empower you to take control of your wellbeing, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge to lead a healthier, more balanced life.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your hormonal health and improve your quality of life with advice from one of the most respected experts in the field.
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[@JustYourAverageMom.]

Loved this episode. When I got diagnosed with PCOS ( insulin resistance) after blood tests and ultrasounds I was never given anymore information on it and was told to lose weight and go on birth control. Thanks for this episode!!! Very informative and helpful

[@kj5250]

Same.

[@HouseOfLabelle]

Same

[@WanderlustandTasteBuds]

Same

[@kelbystewart4325]

I had low progesterone and higher testosterone and good estrogen but I had to start taking DIM to lower some of my estrogen to allow it to raise up and in 4 months I got pregnant.

[@sandygagi8604]

So much hope thank you for sharing 🥹🫶🏼

[@neginafagh5214]

Thank you for this episode!! I discovered Dr. Gottfried's book a month ago after struggling the past couple years to lose my post-partum baby weight. I am 36 yr old, diagnosed with PCOS in the past and since having my baby i am always fatigued, cant sleep through the night, constant case of candida, and flare up of eczema. Since having a baby, i feel my body is just off. My primary doctor and OB/GYN keeps saying I'm healthy and just need to exercise and eat well...which i am doing and no results. i finally had them order a hormone panel test but they never follow up with information of the results. Now i am hoping following the protocols in Dr. Gottfried's book will help getting my hormones under control and loss the baby weight.

[@destineereece6823]

Can we get someone to talk about endometriosis?

[@Kasiabobasia]

What a great episode! I first came across Dr. Gottfried on Huberman Lab and I was an instant fan ❤

[@alexandraowens2971]

Absolutely love this. PCOS is so hard to find definitive answers on and it’s so true that it’s very individualized. I’m seeing an endocrinologist in a few weeks and I’m just hoping I find a doctor that will know the deeper things to look for that I may not know to ask for.

[@KaityzWorld]

I'm 36 and always had a irregular cycle. I was recently diagnosed officially with PCOS. I love kids, and want a child. This video is so jam packed with info tysm ❤😢

[@ZestyLife]

I would like to know what she thinks/recommends regarding PMDD.

[@cocowhite588]

I would love to hear the same, I feel so lost with this. My doctor just recommended birth control pills and anxiety pills or something that I decided not to take. I hope there would be more information about this

[@cheyanna713]

I wish it could have been more known when I was trying. I'm 40 now, and I got my PCOS diagnosis at 28. I saw a dietician, acupunturist...I took vitex and chromium piccolinate with no results. After a few years of not reclaiming a period still, I tried to go all in medically and was put on the highest dose of metformin and then added clomid. Horrific side effects and even burst an ovarian cyst with the clomid. I'm so happy all of this is more talked about now. I was digging through forums to find info about things like vitex. Now we have awesome people like Mari giving us specialists with the deets. Stay patient ladies, I know it's a battle.

[@danielleroseskincare]

Have you tried Inositol? Worth researching

[@cheyanna713]

@@danielleroseskincare I did. For years. No noticeable results for me personally.

[@coriembz2642]

Hey Marie! Have you ever considered histamine as the cause of your acne? I work as a micronutrition practitioner and it's the cause of many of my patients' acne!

[@narmingasanova5207]

can you please briefly describe how to fix the problem is histamine is indeed the case?

[@desistoikova5396]

Would love more information please

[@psmith3821]

Could you recommend a list of foods to eat or avoid that commonly show up in your clients that contribute to acne ?

[@LRaine16]

Please elaborate on this. Could be useful😮

[@GoldenGirl0670]

LOVED this episode- I think the information here is about to change my life! I am an older bloomer, post menopausal and struggling. So many notes taken-- off to contact my physician right now!

[@kimktrades]

I’m a PCOS for 30 years and I’ve tried everything and the worst thing is high fat high protein and what has helped most is HIGH FIBER minimal protein. The fat clogs the key to let in glucose.

[@jenniferibarra7737]

I don’t do good with heavy protein I Do great with healthy carbs tho and some healthy fats ,

[@OzzRookie-rx8mu]

I've been dealing with this as well. I think moderate protein, like 0.8g/lb, carbs around 60-80g or however much keeps blood glucose around 85mg/dl with spikes less than 15mg/dl, and fats less than 30g works best. Adjust according to activity level, and increase carb and protein intake before a workout, so you're in a calorie surplus to blunt the cortisol response which plays a major role in PCOS related weight gain.

[@alicial3969]

Omg! Thank you for this episode. ❤ Taking my notes ☕✍🏼

[@anaodss]

This episode is truly eye opening!

[@lisafit10]

What brand do you recommend for Chase Tree?

[@ReannaPalmer-ts6rj]

Had the exact same scenario happen!!! Pre pregnancy trying to get pregnant the GP worked above and beyond to test me and after giving birth she refused to test hormones and said there wasn't enough to indicate a need for it. Having chronic vagina problems post birth with nothing showing on tests absolutely calls for hormonal testing!!

[@chaimabch3629]

Marjoram tea is very helpful for PCOS too

[@akankshasaxena3067]

So interesting. An extreme but people are talking about curing PCOS through gastric bypass surgery. What are her thoughts?

[@user-pv9hd6tg5j]

Is amazing that doctors don't want to test for hormones even with symptoms have gone to many doctors and they don't want to test my hormones

[@brittanykosek3880]

Amazing episode

[@user-hq4wu1jj1z]

LOVED this episode ❤

[@angelapatel00]

Great episode!

[@shadurg]

Her voice has change I’ve noticed, I wonder what that’s about.

[@bennycarvalho2680]

I've noticed that as well 🤔

[@Healerofthesoul7]

Would love to know thoughts on cycle syncing and if it would be ok for pcos

[@SaucyMamas]

I’ve heard that if you have a very regular period (28 days), it can produce great results. It’s not for people who have irregular cycles. The theory behind cycle syncing is that you’re supposed to have a 28 day cycle and a lot of women actually don’t. They fluctuate naturally (28-35 days).

[@user-gq5es3oh1e]

Would love if you could address the benefits of the no meat, no dairy diet while treating pcos

[@Itbunnygirl]

Meat is good

[@kj5250]

Need meat. Avoid dairy.

[@Hertz2laugh]

Keeping your total carbohydrate intake below 20 grams per day doesn't "just cure" PCOS. Keeping your total carbohydrate intake below 20 grams per day reverses your chronic hyperglycemia - it puts your blood sugar control on autopilot and keeps your blood sugar levels normal and steady for long periods of time. This results in the reversal of three big health problems: 1) Chronic Elevated Systemic Glycation 2) Chronic hyperinsulinemia. 3) Chronic inflammation. Once these three conditions are resolved, it's just a matter of giving your body enough time to replace all the damaged cells in your reproductive system.

[@narmingasanova5207]

For how long would you say one needs to be on low-carb diet (below 20 grams) to see positive results?

[@Hertz2laugh]

@@narmingasanova5207 If you are looking only for "positive results", about four to six weeks. Your body will take about two or three weeks to adjust to the new way of eating and to detox from all the excess sugar so it will be difficult to identify positive changes. For example, you will get headaches, low energy, and incredibly strong cravings during the first two or three weeks, because your body is detoxifying from sugar. Technically, detoxifying from sugar is a positive result, but to you, it will feel miserable. But after the first three or four weeks, you will then start to see rapid improvements in all sorts of areas. For example, you will probably lose 10 to 15 pounds (7kg) in the first six weeks. Most of the weight loss will come from your body finally releasing excess water. You will probably notice that your skin is more firm and that you are less puffy. Another example of a positive result you will probably see within the first three or four weeks is that of your digestion. You will notice that you no longer become gassy or bloated after eating a meal.And your digestion will only get better and better the longer you remain on the diet. If you are diligent to stay under the 20 gram carbohydrate limit, you can expect to lose about 6 pounds (3kg) of fat per month. (If you are already fairly thin, you will not see this dramatic of a result.) If you are diligent to remain on the diet, you can expect to see regular menstrual cycles return in about three months. These are just a few of the positive results you can expect to see if you keep your carbohydrates under 20 grams per day. ⚠️⚠️ CAUTION ⚠️⚠️ Please keep in mind that this diet will have very powerful positive effects on your blood sugar levels, hormones, and blood pressure. This means you need to be paying attention if you are taking medications that affect these things. For example, you might put yourself into dangerously low levels of blood sugar if you combined this diet with high doses of blood sugar reducing medication. Also, if you are taking hormone-based birth control or other medications that alter your hormones, it might disrupt the effectiveness of the diet. I hope my response has been helpful. Please feel free to ask any other questions you might have or tell me things you might be concerned about related to the diet.

[@stacieellis]

There’s a ton of different matrix that are used with HRV. So I would question the 150+ accuracy. The ring is not very accurate. It’s a heart rate at the finger which is so far from the heart. Polar monitors are the gold standard and the PEG is a lot less accurate

[@tamiathompson6749]

you need doc mark hyman!!

[@Nalexandra1994]

Is she okay? It sounds like shes upset

[@nothanksmegan]

I have yet to meet a woman who says she has pcos who doesn’t have some sort of insulin resistance (based on their diet, lifestyle & body composition (even underweight girls) it’s pretty obvious). Also, a lot of these same women drink too much and don’t eat and when they do eat it’s carbs. CMON.

[@bethanyreams8312]

Hmmm I wonder why autoimmunity has increased 9 fold since the pandemic 🧐