In this episode I have invited ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellow cyster , ⁠Anuhya Korrapati⁠ a Senior Research Fellow , pursuing her PhD in Health Economics at christ university,Bengaluru. She holds an MSc in Health Economics from the University of York, where she was awarded the Postgraduate York Gold Award in 2019. Currently, Korrapati is focusing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and has presented her research findings at several prestigious institutions, including IGIDR (Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research) in Mumbai, PondicherryUniversity, AIIMS Kanpur, FLAME University, and the University of Sheffield, UK. In 2019, Korrapati founded ⁠BeyondBlood⁠ ( peer support group for PMDD , registered not for profit ) and served on the Youth Advisory Board of IAPMD, USA. As a Policy Fellow at YLAC (Young Leaders for Active Citizenship), Korrapati was part of a four-member team that drafted the Menstruation Benefit Bill 2018. Additionally, she contributed to creating an advocacy campaign for menstrual leave. In this episode we have a very candid conversation about recognising pcos symptoms and managing mental health , a very under-spoken aspect of PCOS. Below are some of the highlights of our conversation

• Anuhya's personal journey of understanding PCOS, diagnosis challenges and how her diagnosis impacted her life and making choice of taking up an academic career as a PCOS researcher
• Current challenges and gaps in PCOS healthcare space in India and what measures must be taken to address these gaps?
• Latest on PCOS research in India and what we have learnt so far?
• Challenges we face as patients while accessing care for PCOS in the world of social media
• Anuhya's research on understanding the real impact of PCOS on patients with respect to the quality of life , getting access to right PCOS care and the costs incurred while navigating through PCOS diagnosis and care.

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• Survey link: ⁠https://pcosresearcher.limesurvey.net/723549?lang=en⁠

PCOS CLUB INDIA is proud to collaborate as an outreach partner for this PCOS research led by Anuhya Korrapati at Christ University Bangalore, India. If you are keen to share your experiences while navigating your PCOS , we would love to hear form you . To all our community , I request you to please contribute by participating in this survey so that we have more and more representation of the patient voice for this survey.

If you are newly diagnosed with PCOS or have been struggling for years to take charge of your PCOS, this podcast is packed with all the answers you would be looking for!

For more PCOS related content, follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pcosclubindia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or log on to my website www.pcosclubindia.com

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In this episode I have invited ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellow cyster , Punarnavi bhupalam. Punarnavi originally from Hyderabad, currently residing in America is a theatre artist. Her career began at the age of 17, and over the past decade she has been been actively involved in theatre plays and Telugu feature films. Diagnosed with PCOS in her late teens, she is dedicated to raising awareness about this condition, stressing the importance of mental and psychological well-being, and advocating for women's health . In this episode we have a very candid conversation about recognising pcos symptoms and managing mental health , a very under-spoken aspect of PCOS. Below are some of the highlights of our conversation

• Navigating the Diagnosis Journey: challenges , initial reaction of family members. How did you deal with it
• What were your experiences leading up to your PCOS diagnosis, including any challenges in recognising symptoms and seeking medical help.
• In your opinion what’s the the emotional and mental health aspects of living with PCOS, including the psychological impact of diagnosis and ongoing management.
• how being a mental health/psychology student has shaped Punarnavi's perspective on managing the emotional aspects of PCOSCoping mechanisms that you have found effective in balancing personal health and your academic /professional commitments.
• Importance of support systems, whether from family, friends, or the broader PCOS community. How has social media / internet helped you . ? Is this a boon or bane
• Any treatments /tips that were misleading . Things we wish we knew earlier as PCOS patients

If you are newly diagnosed with PCOS or have been struggling for years to take charge of your PCOS, this podcast is packed with all the answers you would be looking for!

For more PCOS related content, follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pcosclubindia⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ or log on to my website www.pcosclubindia.com

Enjoy Listening and I will see you on the next episode.

Be #strongerthanpcos !

In this episode I have invited ⁠⁠⁠a fellow cyster , Charu Sharma. She is a corporate professional based in Seattle, US , recently moved from Delhi NCR. . In this episode we have a very candid conversation about real struggles of dealing with PCOS as a patient :

• Medical Gaslighting experiences and finding the right doctor
• How PCOS affects while moving countries and how it could affect your daily life, including any challenges faced at work, relationships, or overall well-being.

• Biggest struggle in terms of finding solutions/ practical advice/ evidence based resources with regards to your pcos management.
• The importance of support systems, whether from family, friends, or the broader PCOS community/ Cyster support
• What’s been her journey in managing PCOS. Her experiences with the treatments, lifestyle changes, and coping mechanisms she found to be effective.
• Any treatments /tips that were misleading . Things we wish we knew earlier as PCOS patients

If you are newly diagnosed with PCOS or have been struggling for years to take charge of your PCOS, this podcast is packed with all the answers you would be looking for!

For more PCOS related content, follow me on ⁠⁠⁠@pcosclubindia⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ or log on to my website www.pcosclubindia.com

Enjoy Listening and I will see you on the next episode.

Be #strongerthanpcos !

In this episode I have invited ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Bandana Sodhi⁠⁠ (MBBS, MD -Gynecologist, Obstetrician,Infertility Specialist with 32 Years of experience

Dr. Sodhi has worked at one of the best medical institutions of india like research and referral army hospital, new delhi , armed forced medical college Pune, Fortis la femme with an expertise of antenatal check-up, painless delivery, high risk pregnancy, infertility treatment, menstrual abnormalities, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, vaginal infections, fibroids, hpv, incontinence, infertility, pms (premenstrual syndrome), polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos), She strives to provide treatment that is based on evidence, is recognized and is recommended internationally and agreed mutually with patients.

In this episode Dr Sodhi & I talk everything about Birth control Pills for PCOS highlighting below segments of our conversations

• Should Oral contraception be the first line of treatment for all pcos patients? How do oral contraceptives work in managing PCOS symptoms?

• What are the benefits of using oral contraceptives in PCOS management?

• Are there any risks or potential side effects that patients should be aware of?

• What are the type of oral contraceptives available as medications.

• How do you determine if oral contraceptives are the right choice for a patient with PCOS? Does everyone need it.

• Are there certain patient characteristics that make them more or less suitable for this treatment?

• What kind of follow-up and monitoring is involved when using oral contraceptives for PCOS?

• Can lifestyle changes or complementary therapies that patients can incorporate alongside oral contraceptives for better PCOS management?

• What challenges do patients commonly face when using oral contraceptives for PCOS, and how can these be addressed?

• With regards to birth control options for people with PCOS, what are alternatives except ocps?

• Patient Stories & Audience Q&A

If you are newly diagnosed with PCOS or have been struggling for years to take charge of your PCOS, this podcast is packed with all the answers you would be looking for! For more PCOS related content, follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pcosclubindia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ or log on to my website https://www.pcosclubindia.com/⁠⁠⁠https://www.pcosclubindia.com/⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy Listening and I will see you on the next episode. Be #strongerthanpcos !

In this episode I have invited ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Urmi Kothari⁠,⁠⁠ Urmi Kothari is a MBA- turned professional dancer turned Fitness expert, Energy coach and Founder of Kinetic Living (2012). With a background in fitness and movement since 25 years, she is also Mumbai’s first Coach affiliated with brands like Nike and Apple. She certified in Training modal- ities like Kettlebells, Pilates, Animal Flow, Barefoot Training. She has been practising yoga and Kalaripayattu since 14 years and has learnt, practised and taught different forms of meditation and fit- ness since cumulative of 11 years. In this episode Urmi & I talk about everything about designing fitness regime and exercise for someone dealing with PCOS

• In terms of working out and fitness regime how is it different designing a regime for women.
• Does one need to consider their workouts as per the menstrual cycle phases?do you suggest women exercise during their periods
• Are there any particular workouts for PCOS ? What exercises help in improving one’s menstrual health
• What are some of the most common myths you have come across when it comes to fitness/ working out for women
• Tell us about kinetic living , your book and what made you start your mission

If you are newly diagnosed with PCOS or have been struggling for years to take charge of your PCOS, this podcast is packed with all the answers you would be looking for! For more PCOS related content, follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pcosclubindia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ or log on to my website https://www.pcosclubindia.com/⁠⁠⁠https://www.pcosclubindia.com/⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy Listening and I will see you on the next episode. Be #strongerthanpcos !

In this episode I have invited ⁠⁠Mythili Gubbi,⁠ a journalist and TV reporter based in Utah Salt Lake City, US who is also a fellow PCOS Cyster. In this episode we have a very candid conversation about real struggles of dealing with PCOS as a patient :

• Discussion about the early experiences finding out about PCOS and the Diagnosis experiences
• How PCOS affects her daily life, including any challenges she faced in work, relationships, or overall well-being.
• We discusss emotional side of living with PCOS, exploring any struggles she encountered and how the condition impacted her mental health.
• What has been her biggest struggle in terms of finding solutions/ practical advice/ evidence based resources with regards to your pcos management.
• The importance of support systems, whether from family, friends, or the broader PCOS community/ Cyster support
• What’s been her journey in managing PCOS. Her experiences with the treatments, lifestyle changes, and coping mechanisms she found to be effective.
• Any treatments /tips that were misleading . Learnings from your pcos management that you’d like to share with the patient community

If you are newly diagnosed with PCOS or have been struggling for years to take charge of your PCOS, this podcast is packed with all the answers you would be looking for!

For more PCOS related content, follow me on ⁠⁠@pcosclubindia⁠⁠ on Instagram, ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ or log on to my website www.pcosclubindia.com

Enjoy Listening and I will see you on the next episode.

Be #strongerthanpcos !

In this episode I have invited ⁠⁠⁠⁠Martha Mckittrick,⁠⁠ a.k.a @thepcosdietician Registered Dietitian, Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist based in New York with over 20 years of experience in helping people with PCOS . I had the pleasure of getting to know Martha on the historic PFDD meeting that we both co-moderated this year and ended up spending two days talking about health , fitness and offcourse PCOS ! And I learnt so much from her that I had to invite her to this podcast!, in this episode Martha & I bust myths about the most highly recommended PCOS Diets highlighting below segments of our conversations and some very important factors that one should keep in mind before including these eating patterns

• Is Intermittent Fasting good for PCOS?
• Is going Dairy Free the right approach for managing PCOS
• Can turning Vegan help with reducing PCOS symptoms?
• Does Low Fat help with improving fertility and managing PCOS
• Are Low Carb diets sustainable and good for PCOS?

If you are newly diagnosed with PCOS or have been struggling for years to take charge of your PCOS, this podcast is packed with all the answers you would be looking for! For more PCOS related content, follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pcosclubindia⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ or log on to my website https://www.pcosclubindia.com/⁠⁠https://www.pcosclubindia.com/⁠⁠ Enjoy Listening and I will see you on the next episode. Be #strongerthanpcos !