#72 - NOURISH YOUR FLOURISH NUGGET | What Type of PCOS Do YOU Have?

09/28/22 • 19 min

You may have heard that there are several types of PCOS. There are also several categorization systems for polycystic ovary syndrome. More importantly, you may also be wondering how to find out what type of PCOS you have.
According to conventional medicine, there are 4 main types of PCOS:

Type A - High androgens (plus symptoms), irregular periods/irregular ovulation (or no periods), and polycystic ovaries
Type B - High androgens (plus symptoms), irregular periods/irregular ovulation (or no periods), and normal ovaries
Type C - High androgens (plus symptoms), regular periods/regular ovulation (= 35 days), and polycystic ovaries
Type D - Normal androgens, irregular periods/irregular ovulation (or no periods), and polycystic ovaries

Type A is considered the most severe and is the most typical presentation while Type D is considered the mildest form. It IS possible to move from one category to another with treatment, diet, and lifestyle changes.
In our practice, we also utilize this type of categorization:

Insulin Resistant PCOS – dominated by symptoms like high blood sugar, darkened skin around the neck and armpits, carb & sugar cravings, and weight gain.
Inflammatory PCOS – dominated by symptoms of chronic inflammation like acne and skin rashes, fatigue, joint pain, gut issues, and weight gain.
Adrenal PCOS – where the primary androgen that is high is DHEA, which is made primarily by the adrenal glands (in contrast to testosterone, which is made primarily by the ovaries)
Post-Pill PCOS – seen in women who had normal periods before being on the pill, but experience PCOS symptoms after coming off the pill

We rarely classify PCOS by any of these types because very few people fit neatly into just one of these subtypes. More often than not, we see a combination as people with PCOS can have several of these types of PCOS at once.
Ways to Address PCOS:

Address inflammation
Treat insulin resistance
Balance adrenals
Treat excess androgens
Address hormonal imbalances
Balance thyroid
Create a healthy environment
Eat a balanced diet

Each person with PCOS is different! Focusing on the factors which are strongest in your case (moderate and especially severe) will give you the best results in terms of your health, wellness, reversal of PCOS, and ultimately your healing.

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Type A - High androgens (plus symptoms), irregular periods/irregular ovulation (or no periods), and polycystic ovaries
Type B - High androgens (plus symptoms), irregular periods/irregular ovulation (or no periods), and normal ovaries
Type C - High androgens (plus symptoms), regular periods/regular ovulation (= 35 days), and polycystic ovaries
Type D - Normal androgens, irregular periods/irregular ovulation (or no periods), and polycystic ovaries

Insulin Resistant PCOS – dominated by symptoms like high blood sugar, darkened skin around the neck and armpits, carb & sugar cravings, and weight gain.
Inflammatory PCOS – dominated by symptoms of chronic inflammation like acne and skin rashes, fatigue, joint pain, gut issues, and weight gain.
Adrenal PCOS – where the primary androgen that is high is DHEA, which is made primarily by the adrenal glands (in contrast to testosterone, which is made primarily by the ovaries)
Post-Pill PCOS – seen in women who had normal periods before being on the pill, but experience PCOS symptoms after coming off the pill

Address inflammation
Treat insulin resistance
Balance adrenals
Treat excess androgens
Address hormonal imbalances
Balance thyroid
Create a healthy environment
Eat a balanced diet

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#71 - NOURISH YOUR FLOURISH NUGGET | September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month

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September is PCOS Awareness Month

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a serious genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects women and girls. It is the leading cause of female infertility and a precursor for other serious conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and endometrial cancer.

The aim of PCOS Awareness Month is to help improve the lives of those affected by PCOS and to help them to overcome their symptoms as well as prevent and reduce their risks for life-threatening related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cancer.

The goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month, are to:

increase awareness of, and education about, PCOS among the general public, women, girls, and healthcare professionals;
improve diagnosis and treatment of the disorder;
disseminate information on diagnosis and treatment options;
improve quality of life and outcomes for women and girls with PCOS;
promote the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and for a cure for PCOS;
acknowledge the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS;
urge medical researchers and healthcare professionals to advance their understanding of PCOS in order to research, diagnose, and provide assistance to women and girls with PCOS;
encourage countries, states, territories and localities to make PCOS a public health priority.

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#73 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Client Perspective) | Christine Walker (RECAST)

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammogram are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms.
What Is Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?

Triple-negative breast cancer is a kind of breast cancer that does not have any of the receptors that are commonly found in breast cancer.

Think of cancer cells as a house. The front door may have three kinds of locks, called receptors. One is for the female hormone estrogen.
One is for the female hormone progesterone.
One is a protein called human epidermal growth factor (HER2).
If your cancer has any of these three locks, doctors have a few keys (like hormone therapy or other drugs) they can use to help destroy the cancer cells. However, if you have triple-negative breast cancer, it means those three locks aren’t there. So doctors have fewer keys for treatment. Fortunately, chemotherapy is still an effective option.
Often, patients first need to have the lump removed (a lumpectomy) or the entire breast removed (a mastectomy). Then they have chemotherapy treatments to target any cancer cells that can’t be seen—cells remaining in the breast or that may have spread into other parts of the body. Sometimes doctors recommend chemotherapy before surgery to shrink the cancer.
Lumpectomies are usually followed by radiation therapy. This is where high-energy radiation is given to your breast to kill any remaining cancer cells. It usually takes about 20 minutes per day. Most women go in four to five days a week for about six weeks. You’ll see a radiation doctor to have this done.
Cells from the cancerous lump may have spread somewhere else in your body. The goal of chemotherapy is to kill those cancer cells wherever they may be. Chemotherapy lowers the chance that your cancer will grow or come back.
Your doctor may recommend that you see a genetic counselor. That’s someone who talks to you about any history of cancer in your family to find out if you have a higher risk for getting breast cancer. For example, people of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage have a higher risk of inherited genetic changes (mutations) that may cause breast cancers, including triple-negative breast cancer. The counselor may recommend that you get a genetic test.
If you have a higher risk of getting breast cancer, your doctor may talk about ways to manage your risk. You may also have a higher risk of getting other cancers such as ovarian cancer, and your family may have a higher risk. That’s something you would talk with the genetic counselor about.