PCOS (PMOS) & Fertility: Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance & Ovulation Explained
Don't Tell Me To RELAX- Your Fertility PodcastShow Notes
I am with Cory Ruth (The Women's Dietitian), a registered dietitian who specializes in PMOS, formerly known as PCOS, about how insulin resistance affects symptoms, ovulation, and fertility. Cory explains why blood sugar regulation matters even when someone is not in a larger body. We discuss: what insulin resistance actually is and it's impact on the body why not everyone with PMOS fits neatly into a type, and why Cory prefers to treat symptoms and lab results instead of forcing people into categories. how insulin resistance disrupts ovulation, making PMOS a leading cause of infertility. how nutrition is the foundation of treatment, and why she starts with blood sugar support regardless of weight or pregnancy goals. what PMOS-friendly eating pattern looks like- built around protein, fat, fiber, and smart carbohydrate choices rather than extreme restriction. why low-carb, no-carb, gluten-free, or dairy-free approaches are not helpful, GLP1s for PMOS and fertility
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