Articles on PCOS from the White Lotus Clinic Blog

We talk about PCOS a lot...

We have a special interest in PCOS and are constantly obsessing over the latest research on this complex condition. 

Our medical director, Dr Fiona McCulloch is the author of Amazon best seller “8 steps to reverse your PCOS” .  The book was published in 2016 and we have learned much since the book was written and a lot of that is recorded here.  We are passionate about educating the public as much as possible on this condition!

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Articles on PCOS

The Cause of PCOS is Inflammation and Lipotoxicity
Fiona McCulloch ND

Causes of Inflammation in PCOS: Lipotoxicity and Leptin

Learn more about the underlying causes of PCOS – the dysfunction of our fat cells – not often thought as functional – they are actually an endocrine organ that has a profound effect on our entire bodies. Women with PCOS have fundamental differences in the ways that the fat cells function.

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Fiona McCulloch ND

PCOS -Treating Adrenal Androgen Excess

This article was published in NDNR on the treatment of adrenal androgen excess in women with PCOS, with natural medicine and supplements. The article details an evidence-based approach that addresses the unique and common problem of high DHEA in women with PCOS, which leads to the production of testosterone and problems with ovulation, acne, hirsutism and hair loss.

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Fiona McCulloch ND

Gluten causes Leptin Resistance

Gluten has been linked to a 50% increase in leptin resistance at concentrations found in human blood after eating a typical gluten-containing meal. If you are trying to lose weight its crucial to eliminate gluten or it will likely be a stumbling block to progress.

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Fiona McCulloch ND

14 Signs that You Might Have PCOS

PCOS is undiagnosed in 50% of women. Do you wonder if you might have this common condition? Here are the 12 signs to look for to determine if this imbalance may be happening in YOUR body.

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