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Adrenal Fatigue
One of the primary diagnostic criteria of PCOS is elevated androgens, “male” sex hormones that cause unwanted hair growth, hair loss, acne, and reproductive dysfunction. The two main androgenic hormones causing these symptoms in women are testosterone and DHEA/ DHEA-S.
Adrenal fatigue can be treated through diet and lifestyle change. Many women with PCOS benefit from cutting out processed foods and coffee as well as not following an overly restrictive diet. It is also recommended that they exercise very moderately, through weight training 2 x per week and light cardio, such as walking, swimming and yoga for 30 minutes per day.
*Your results are not a diagnosis. Have your stress hormones (cortisol, DHEA, DHEA-S...) tested by your doctor or you can take an Adrenal Test.