674. My Worst PCOS Episode (And How I Got Rid Of It)

The Female Health Solution Podcast

PCOS almost ruined my life.

My journey with PCOS began under intense stress and years of hormonal birth control use. I used the pill for almost a decade, thinking it was harmless—like many of us do.

After a while, my body started to react. I was having irregular bleeding (three times a month!) and didn't know if I was even ovulating. I decided to make some big shifts in my diet and lifestyle, starting grad school, going gluten-free, and learning about nutrition for the female body.

I also had three children in rapid succession, which further taxed my body. My youngest was born premature, and stress skyrocketed as I juggled being a new mom, running a business, and healing from postpartum complications.

Before I knew it, I was in constant pain, plagued by ovarian cysts that would burst, leaving me debilitated.

PCOS pain was like nothing else. I’d broken bones, had surgeries, and given birth three times, but nothing compared to the agony of a cyst rupturing.

Even though I went to doctors, all I heard was, "It’s just a cyst; your body will handle it."

The advice was limited to pain management or getting back on birth control, but I knew I needed more than that—I needed answers.

Through my research and education, I learned about eating in sync with my hormones and my cycle, and this was the key that changed everything. By supporting each phase of my menstrual cycle with warming and cooling foods, I was able to reduce inflammation, balance my hormones, and regulate my cycle. For example:

• Warming Foods: I prioritized these during certain parts of my cycle to support progesterone levels, reduce bloating, and stabilize mood.

• Cooling Foods: I turned to these during estrogen-heavy phases, which helped balance symptoms and keep things regular.

I began to see results, not overnight, but steadily. The intense cyst pain started to fade, and eventually, the cysts stopped forming altogether. I WAS SO RELIEVED—finally, a natural solution that worked with my body, not against it.

The real breakthroughs came when I tailored my approach even further with personalized hormone testing. I took a DUTCH test to get a complete view of my hormone health, helping me understand which nutrients and lifestyle adjustments were best suited to my body.

Instead of guessing and wasting time (and money!) on the wrong supplements, I got clarity and real results.

If you’re struggling with PCOS or any other hormone-related issue, I know it can feel isolating and frustrating.

You don’t have to go through this alone. In my program, I guide women through these same steps I used— aligning diet with your cycle, using targeted supplements, and understanding the power of personalized hormone testing.

You’ll not only get one-on-one support, but you’ll also join a group of women who understand exactly what you’re going through. Together, we’ll work toward the same goal: eliminating symptoms from the root cause and taking control of your body and your health.

Ready to start your journey? Join the Female Health Solution program here: https://drbethwestie.com/waitlist/