98. PMOS, pitkä kierto ja raskautuminen – Melissan matka kohti tasapainoisempaa hormonitoimintaa

27 May 2026 · 46 min
45:56

In this Uplevel podcast episode, host Sonja Hannus interviews Melissa, a 32‑year‑old mother and bio‑analyst, about her extensive journey with hormonal health, fertility, and pregnancy. Melissa recounts how irregular, long menstrual cycles and symptoms such as excessive facial hair and acne led her to suspect PCOS around 2020. After self‑research, she consulted a private gynecologist who identified polycystic ovaries via ultrasound and prescribed cyclic progestogen, followed by ovulation‑induction drugs. Despite multiple medication cycles, pregnancy did not occur, prompting referral to a fertility clinic where insulin resistance was detected. She began metformin and continued induction attempts, eventually conceiving in early 2023 after a Dutch hormone‑metabolite test confirmed a viable luteal phase. Her pregnancy was complicated by gestational diabetes, which she managed through diet and the principles she had learned in the HelioHormones (HYH) program. Post‑birth, her cycles gradually normalized, though she still experienced long cycles and occasional luteal phase reactivity. Melissa describes comprehensive lifestyle changes: increasing animal protein, adjusting macronutrients, gut‑health focus, and regular exercise, which helped lower insulin levels and improve hormonal markers. She also participated in a holistic fertility and nervous‑system coaching program, learning to manage stress, shift from a chronic “fight” state to a parasympathetic mode, and integrate small, sustainable habits into daily life. Throughout, she emphasizes the value of combining medical treatment with holistic coaching, the importance of patience (allowing three‑month cycles to settle), and the empowerment that comes from clear, actionable guidance. The episode concludes with Melissa offering advice to other women considering HYH, stressing that incremental changes, personalized support, and acceptance of imperfection are key to achieving hormonal balance and fertility goals.

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