PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age – seen in upward of 13 percent of women. Learn exactly what PCOS is, possible causes, and about how Thorne’s sister company, Onegevity, is conducting a new study to take a deep scientific look at PCOS.
Recruitment for study is for women with a current or past PCOS diagnosis. The calls for participants will close 10/31/2021.
If you are interested and eligible, then please contact the study coordinator at StudyCoordinator@onegevity.com to learn more. The study has been approved by the University of Maryland Institutional Review Board (HP-00089723).
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Special guest Dr. Amanda Frick [1:36]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) [3:02]
Several components involved [3:45]
Symptoms [4:00]


PCOS statistics [4:19]
Diagnosis [5:00]
PCOS red flags [6:15]
Testing for PCOS [7:54]
Misconceptions [8:00]
Other causes of cysts [8:49]


Onegevity’s focus [11:32]
Is PCOS increasing in our society? [13:45]
Possible reasons [14:30]


The role of genes [15:58]
Body weight [16:56]
Other components of PCOS [17:55]
Supplements and PCOS [20:00]
PCOS treatments [20:52]


Questions from the community [22:24]
Best supplements for PCOS [22:46]
Is vitamin C bad for PCOS [28:18]
Inositol PCOS [28:58]
What supplements to take on oral contraceptives [31:19]
Why is Thorne interested in PCOS and what is Onegevity’s study [33:42]
Grant from National Institutes of Health [35:22]
Who can participate [36:52]
How to sign up [37:40]
Benefits of joining the study [38:32]






Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
The Most Frequent Cause of Female Infertility? PCOS
Exciting Opportunity to Join Onegevity's PCOS Research Study
Abnormal Testosterone Levels in Women: Symptoms, Risks, and Helpful Foods
12 Biomarkers that Impact Your Fertility


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