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Episode 28: PCOS Explained - Symptoms, Diagnosis & Root-Cause Relief with Rhiannon Hardingham
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PCOS is one of the most commonly diagnosed (and most misunderstood) hormonal conditions. For many, it comes with years of confusing symptoms, missed diagnoses, and being told the pill is the only option.
Today, I’m speaking with Rhiannon Hardingham, a degree-qualified naturopath, nutritionist, and practitioner educator with over 20 years of clinical experience. Rhiannon is deeply passionate about changing how both patients and practitioners understand reproductive and hormonal health, and about empowering people to move beyond symptom management and towards real, sustainable answers.
In this conversation, we unpack what PCOS actually is, why it can present so differently from person to person, and how to approach diagnosis and management through an evidence-based, root-cause lens. If your symptoms have never quite added up this episode will help you make sense of it all.
In this episode, we chat about:
- What PCOS actually is
- The different subtypes of PCOS
- Common signs and symptoms of PCOS
- The difference between PCO and PCOS
- Key root causes and drivers of PCOS
- How to test for PCOS and what markers matter most
- The role of gut health in PCOS
- Common gut symptoms seen in women with PCOS
- How improving gut health can support hormonal balance
- Common dietary myths around PCOS
- The pill and hormonal contraceptives as “treatment”
- Nutritional and herbal approaches that may help (or hinder) PCOS management
- Popular treatments like berberine and vitex and what to consider before using them
- One simple step to support your health if you suspect PCOS
- Rhiannon’s #1 piece of advice for navigating PCOS and finding your root cause
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