
Kirby is Registered Dietitian, travel enthusiast and lover of all things art and food. In this episode, Kirby introduces us to Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) a condition that affects a woman's hormone levels. and the Anxiety and Depression associated with it.
It should come as no surprise that PCOS symptoms can have major emotional consequences. These conditions are rampant in our community, and for good reason. PCOS is a stressful condition to have, and with its side effects of hirsutism, acne, weight gain, infertility, and irregular cycles, it is certainly no surprise that women with PCOS often struggle psychologically as well. Anxiety and depression are associated with changes in cortisol.
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