E2 S3 | Navigating the Challenges of a PCOS Diagnosis and Taking a Holistic Approach to Health - Priscilla Elzen

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Welcome to Season 3 of the Sick and Seeking Podcast!

On this Episode, Priscilla Elzen, host of Hand Me The Megaphone Podcast, shares her personal journey with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and the challenges she faced in her 9-year wait for a diagnosis. She discusses the impact of childhood trauma, her busy lifestyle, and the lack of education and awareness around PCOS.

Priscilla also shares her personal experience navigating Lyme’s disease, and mold illness – emphasizing the need for holistic and personalized care, advocating for oneself and seeking alternative healthcare options.

Conversation Highlights:

• Learn why it's crucial to be your own advocate when seeking a diagnosis and treatment for health conditions like PCOS.
• How social media can offer support and information for health challenges.
• Understanding the different manifestations of PCOS.
• The gaps in the current medical system regarding women’s health
• Importance of considering lifestyle, mental health, and trauma in women’s health.
• Recognizing the emotional challenges that come with chronic illness and the common desire for quick fixes.
• Understand the significance of a personalized approach to health and wellness.

Quote:

“...the average woman goes nine years undiagnosed with PCOS. That's how long it takes from onset of symptoms to diagnosis.” -Priscilla Elzen

“Just getting knowledge and voices from other women and collectively raising, I think even within my own family, it's an honor to know that my sisters are going to fight a little harder because their sister's been diagnosed. And I would hope they would.”
-Priscilla Elzen

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