85: Exploring PCOS Treatments and Research with Dr. Elisabet Stener-Victorin

In this episode of the Conscious Fertility Podcast, host Lorne Brown speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Stener-Victorin about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder affecting many women worldwide. Dr. Stener-Victorin, joining from Sweden, discusses the prevalence, symptoms, and ongoing research on PCOS, focusing on its root causes and effects.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of preconception care, healthy lifestyle choices, and holistic management of PCOS. Dr. Stener-Victorin shares her research on the impact of acupuncture, diet, and lifestyle changes on women with PCOS, covering metabolic, reproductive, and psychological aspects. The discussion also explores the benefits of integrating acupuncture and the challenges of clinical trials, offering valuable insights for those dealing with or supporting someone with PCOS.

Key Topics:

• Preconception Care: Lifestyle changes, exercise, and a balanced diet boost fertility in women with PCOS.

• Acupuncture's Role: Helps regulate ovulation and improve insulin sensitivity, especially with other treatments.

• Transgenerational Impact: PCOS can affect the metabolic and reproductive health of offspring.

• Holistic Approach: Management includes diet, exercise, acupuncture, and possibly medications like Metformin.

• Research: Studies are exploring immune function and the effects of acupuncture and lifestyle changes in PCOS.

About Dr. Elisabet Stener-Victorin:

Dr. Elisabet Stener-Victorin, a physiotherapy graduate from Lund University (1985), earned her doctorate from the University of Gothenburg in 2000 and was a postdoctoral researcher in Japan. In 2015, she founded the Reproductive Endocrinology and Metabolism research group at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. Her research focuses on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), exploring its pathophysiology and the effects of acupuncture and exercise on reproductive function, hyperandrogenemia, and insulin resistance. She also studies molecular pathways and epigenetic changes in tissues. She enjoys kitesurfing.

Where To Find Dr. Elisabet Stener-Victorin 

Website:  Reproductive Endocrinology and Metabolism (REM) Group : https://ki.se/en/research/research-areas-centres-and-networks/research-groups/reproductive-endocrinology-and-metabolism-elisabet-stener-victorins-research-group

Twitter: @ElisabetStener // https://x.com/ElisabetStener

Publications: https://ki.se/en/people/elisabet-stener-victorin#publications

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabet-stener-victorin-8a181814/?originalSubdomain=se

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