115. PCOS, fertility, birth control and alternative healing with Dr. Uzma Naeem
My guest today is Dr. Uzma Naeem, she's a board certified OBGYN and a woman dealing with PCOS herself. We spoke about a variety of topics including her personal and professional experience with PCOS, fertility, birth control and the role of alternative healing techniques such as breath work in managing the condition successfully.
What You’ll Learn on this Podcast Episode:
- Common misconceptions about PCOS and fertility.
- Causes of prolonged cycles, excessive bleeding and short cycles.
- Lifestyle changes and holistic approaches to enhance fertility in women with PCOS.
- The role of birth control in managing PCOS symptoms.
- Pros and cons of various birth control options for women with PCOS: hormonal pills, IUDs, implants, etc.
- How birth control can affect PCOS-related hormonal imbalance.
- The impact of birth control on fertility post-PCOS treatment.
- The role of mental health in managing PCOS and use of SSRI's after pregnancy.
- What recent research is showing about PCOS and movement.
Links:
Dr. Naeem's PCOS course: https://www.druzmanaeem.com/offers/x2BEMc7C Her website: druzmanaeem.com