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PHT 014 : Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Andropause as They Relate to the Gut

Published: April 22, 2014, 9:52 p.m.

This week's episode is on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Andropause as they relate to the gut.\n\nWe will discuss the underlying mechanisms of PCOS including androgen dominance, obesity, and insulin resistance. Also, we will discuss Andropause as it relates to males having lower testosterone and elevated estrogen levels, and why taking testosterone is not always the best fit for male patients.\n\nThen we will tie in the gastrointestinal tracts relationship to one of the key mechanisms for both of these disorders, obesity.\xa0 This is a must listen if you or a loved one suffers with PCOS or Andropause.