Welcome back to another episode of The Fertility Podcast, and if you're listening in real time, it's September, which means it’s PCOS Awareness Month, and that’s exactly what we’re focusing on today.
In this episode, I’m joined by Ro Huntriss, an award-winning fertility dietitian and founder of Fertility Dietitian UK. Ro breaks down what PCOS is, how nutrition and lifestyle changes can make a real difference, and how to advocate for yourself, especially when you feel dismissed or misunderstood by healthcare professionals.
What we talk about
● Why conversations about fertility nutrition are finally becoming more mainstream
● What PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) actually means and how it shows up differently for everyone
● The emotional impact of being dismissed by your GP and how to push for answers
● How to identify insulin resistance and support your body through nutrition
● The truth about carbs – why reducing carbohydrate load and choosing low glycaemic index foods helps
● What a balanced, PCOS-friendly breakfast, lunch, and dinner can actually look like
● The role of resistance training, HIIT, sleep, and stress in PCOS management
● Understanding supplements like inositol and when they might help
● How to advocate for yourself with your GP using NHS resources and tracking symptoms
● Misconceptions about fertility and PCOS – and why hope and progress are still possible
● Managing the mental load of trying to conceive while navigating PCOS
● Why support, education, and specialist care can change the journey completely
Let’s keep the conversation going
- Follow Ro on Instagram for practical fertility nutrition advice: @fertility.dietitian.uk
- Learn more about PCOS at Verity and NHS Choices and Fertility Nutrition Centre
- Revisit our previous episode with Ro and with PCOS specialist Kate Davies
- Sign up for support groups and advocacy through Fertility Action
- Explore more about the Fertility Matters at Work initiative and join us for our 5 November event The F Word at Work Live
- Enter your organisation in the Fertility Friendly Employer Awards – deadline extended until Friday 26, September
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