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Welcome to Our Skin, a Personal Discovery Podcast. Each week, host Holly Frey showcases a personal story from someone who lives–and thrives!--while managing psoriasis. Being diagnosed with a chronic skin condition can throw anyone off track, but Our Skin guests have a message of hope: a diagnosis can be an opportunity to discover new things about ourselves, our grit, and our power. In addition to these tales of hope, Frey and her guests plunge into the jaw-dropping, bizarre, and occasionally ...
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This episode goes deeper into the role of luteinizing hormone (LH) in regulating the menstrual cycle and its implications for those with PCOS. Discover the essential functions of LH, how it influences fertility, and why it's particularly significant for understanding and managing PCOS symptoms and health.
Key Functions of Luteinizing Hormone
Luteinizing hormone plays a critical role in both men and women by regulating important aspects of the reproductive system. For women, LH is crucial for managing estrogen and progesterone levels, which are essential to creating the rhythm of the menstrual cycle's phases. Learn how LH operates within a healthy cycle, including the sharp surge before ovulation, which is crucial for releasing the egg.
Challenges of LH Imbalance in PCOS
Many women with PCOS experience an imbalance in their LH-to-FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) ratio, which can lead to disrupted menstrual cycles and challenges with ovulation. This section explains the typical LH imbalances seen in PCOS, how they affect the body, and the complications that may arise, such as the failure to trigger proper ovulation and the development of cystic ovaries.
Limitations of Ovulation Predictor Kits for PCOS
You will learn the limitations of ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) for women with PCOS, who may experience misleading results due to chronically elevated LH levels. Explore why these tools often fail to provide accurate readings and how they can lead to confusion about ovulation and fertility windows.
Addressing the Root Causes of LH Dysfunction in PCOS
Understanding and managing the underlying causes of elevated LH and testosterone levels can help improve their effects on the menstrual cycle and overall health. We discuss strategies to discover and manage the common triggers of LH imbalances in PCOS.
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