TPV Episode 23 Show Notes: Fertility, PCOS, and Hormones

In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by the fantastic Stefani Ruper of Paleo for Women. Together, they tackle questions related to women’s health. If you have questions related to menstruation, fertility or hormones, this is the podcast for you!

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The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 23: Fertility, PCOS, and Female Hormones

0:00 – Introduction
1:13 – News and Views
- Stacy’s post on why she can’t eat excessive carbohydrates
- Those who are not familiar, Robb Wolf, Paul Jaminet, Mark Sisson, William Davis
- Sarahs’ new book, The Paleo Approach!!
15:03 – Science with Sarah: What is normal for the menstrual cycle?
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Stefani on Endometriosis
- Stafani on Premenstrual Cramps
- Post at Perfect Health Diet on importance of Omega 3 to Omega 6 balance
- Phytoestrogens
- Stacy on menstrual products
- Stefani’s post in the Diva Cup
- PCOS Unlocked
36:56 – Questions and Answers
- Since going off the pill, I have not menstruated. Will more fully embracing the Paleo diet help regulate my hormones?
  - Diane Sanfilippo on adrenal fatigue (via Robb Wolf)
  - Fertility and underweight
- 47:31 – My Naturopath recommends decreasing my body fat for fertility. I have PCOS, hypothyroidism, and low estrogen?
  - Stefani on carbs for fertility
  - Hypothyroidism is typically caused by Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
  - The Autoimmune Protocol
  - Hayley Mason on Thyroid issues
- 55:02 – How can I solve my uterine fibroids that cause terrible heavy periods?
  - What are uterine fibroids?
  - Fibroids may shrink with menopause
  - Vitamin D
  - Vitamin K to support clotting
- 1:06:32 – Can I shrink my benign breast tumors with Paleo?
  - Sugar feeds cancer
  - Breast cancer is related to estrogen
  - Practial Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo contains a modification for cancer patients
- 1:08:59 – What is the effect of hormonal birth control and are there any more “natural” birth control options available?
  - Stefani has a whole series on birth control
- 1:21:19 – What are some natural feminine hygiene, tampons, skin care?
  - Stacy’s favorite deodorant
  - Beauty Balm
  - Remember our Beauty Show?
  - Sarah doesn’t wash her hair
  - We love coconut oil!
- 1:27:42 One more plug for Stefanie of www.PaleoForWomen.com and PCOS Unlocked
  - Sarah’s new book: The Paleo Approach
  - Matt and Stacy’s new book: Beyond Bacon
1:31:44 – Outro