How PCOS Affects Women of Color Differently

SummaryThis episode explores how PCOS affects women of color differently and the unique challenges they face. It discusses the intensified symptoms, such as severe insulin resistance, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation, and how cultural eating habits contribute to the risk of comorbidities. The conversation also highlights the disparities in healthcare for women of color with PCOS, including higher risks during childbirth and complications like gestational diabetes. It emphasizes the physical and emotional stress experienced by women of color with PCOS and the importance of self-advocacy. The episode concludes with a story of transformation and empowerment, encouraging women to make small changes to reclaim their health and lives.KeywordsPCOS, women of color, symptoms, challenges, cultural eating habits, comorbidities, healthcare disparities, stress, self-advocacy, transformation, empowermentChapters00:00Understanding the Unique Challenges of PCOS for Women of Color01:00The Impact of Cultural Eating Habits on PCOS in Women of Color02:50Disparities in Healthcare for Women of Color with PCOS03:20The Physical and Emotional Stress of PCOS for Women of Color04:41Empowering Women of Color with PCOS through Self-Advocacy08:20Reclaiming Health and Prioritizing Oneself as a Woman of Color with PCOS