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Adrenal PCOS
From your symptoms it's likely you have adrenal based PCOS. Adrenal PCOS is not driven by insulin resistance or inflammation. It is far less common than insulin or inflammatory based PCOS affecting around 10% of women. Adrenal based PCOS can contribute to symptoms such as:InfertilityIrregular cyclesUnwanted hair growthAcne If you feel like you don't fit the typical 'PCOS' mould and you've tried everything that doesn't seem to work, it could be because you have Adrenal based PCOS.My top tips for Adrenal PCOS are:Implement stress management methods such as low intensity exercise (think yoga), meditation, reading, or anything that brings you joy. Aim to do this 3 times per week to start with.Eat Magnesium rich foods such as spinach, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains (think oats and brown rice)Consume foods high in vitamin B5 as this helps to modulate the production of adrenal based androgens such as Beef, chicken breast, mushrooms, avocados, nuts, and seeds.Need to find a good prenatal for PCOS? Download my free guide here!Speak to you soon,Lesley O'Connor - Naturopath