Wild Medicine: Episode 026: Facing PCOS with Dr. Laura von Hagen ND

Episode 026: Facing PCOS with Dr. Laura von Hagen ND

Apr 16, 2019

Dr. Laura von Hagen is a naturopathic doctor, specialized in PCOS, hormonal imbalance and fertility. In this amazing episode, Dr. Laura is not hesitant to open up an show her vulnerable side. She acknowledges that even when you have all the knowledge and the training, challenges still present themselves and they need to be faced. In her case, not having regular menstrual cycles led her to seek professional advice, and consequently to take birth control, not really knowing what was happening to her body. After more research and consultations Dr. Laura was diagnosed with PCOS. Feelings of shame and not feeling “enough” or aligned with her femininity arose, and that was the beginning of her journey to reclaiming that divine femininity and helping other women on their own personal journeys.

Listen to this episode and acquire great resources to diagnose and treat PCOS, get an understanding of how PCOS works and how dietary changes and supplements can support your health.

Key Takeaways:

[5:31] Dr. Laura’s personal journey.

[8:26] What attracted Dr. Laura to naturopathic medicine?

[12:13] Feeling shame.

[15:20] Not feeling like a “woman”.

[16:31] Signs of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).

[20:03] When to get testing done?

[21:10] Coming off the birth control pill.

[21:55] Focusing on Insulin and blood sugar control.

[23:07] The right tests to take.

[25:19] A supplement that manages PCOS: Inositol.

[27:15] Changes in your diet to treat PCOS.