{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/673eaa535c679652587de2a5/673eaa56045942e8b6625084?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Even this doctor struggled to get her PCOS under control, and what did help","description":"<p>In this gritty conversation, Clare interviews Dr Stephanie, a physician who shares her personal and professional journey dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). </p><p><br/>Stephanie shares incredible advice around how we should view our doctors or primary care providers&apos; advice on our own health journey, and how it ultimately is our own decision about the steps we move forward with. <br/><br/>Stephanie also shares with us great tips for how to advocate for ourselves with a diagnosis, or how to feel confident seeking multiple perspectives from different physicians.  <br/><br/>Stephanie shares her journey of as she puts it - sciencing the sh*t out of her PCOS - to help her make informed decisions when it came to her health.<br/><br/>Regular bleeds but irregular cycles are discussed (yes, there is a difference!), as well as dealing with unexplained weight gain and difficulties losing weight and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) are just some of the juicy topics covered in this podcast. <br/><br/>Take the <a href='https://ovie.io/questionnaire/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=shownotes&amp;utm_campaign=stephanies-story'><b>Ovie questionnaire </b></a>and figure out the best PCOS management plan for you.<br/><br/>Have you already completed the questionnaire? Are you ready to sign up and take control of your PCOS? <a href='https://www.ovie.io/questionnaire-final-payment/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=shownotes&amp;utm_campaign=stephanies-story'><b>Sign up HERE.</b></a></p>","author_name":"Clare Goodwin"}