{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"127 - The reality of living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome","description":"Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is more common than most people realize and with more far-reaching implications than it would initially seem.&amp;nbsp;Guest co-host Robyn Flynn joins Dr. Chris Labos to talk about it's potential impact on fertility, cardiovascular health, and according to Robyn, that it's more painful than childbirth?!? We\u2019re going to have to look into that one. &amp;nbsp; You can also check out Robyn\u2019s podcast, Rebel Mom Boss  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4uMAsJS9ySR47iGYw8ExDo?si=bc68ddfcb0bd4f3f&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/thebodyofevidence\/ https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE &amp;nbsp; Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. &amp;nbsp; Editor:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Robyn Flynn Theme music: \u201cFall of the Ocean Queen\u201c by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris\u2019 book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https:\/\/ecwpress.com\/products\/does-coffee-cause-cancer &amp;nbsp; Obviously, Chris not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. &amp;nbsp; References: 1) Dutch Twin study about the role of genetics in PCOS:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 10.1210\/jc.2005-1494 &amp;nbsp; 2) Cochrane review on meds that improve fertility  https:\/\/www.cochranelibrary.com\/cdsr\/doi\/10.1002\/14651858.CD003053.pub6\/full &amp;nbsp; 3) RCT of diet to restore fertility  https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article-abstract\/88\/2\/812\/2845309?redirectedFrom=fulltext &amp;nbsp; 4) Benefits of weight loss prior to fertility treatment 10.1210\/jc.2016-1659   5) Letrozole vs. clomiphene for fertility treatment https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa1313517   6) Metformin as a fertility treatment 10.1001\/jamanetworkopen.2020.11995 &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Body of Evidence","author_url":"http:\/\/thebodyofevidence.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35372690\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35372690"}