PCOS Nutritionist Blog

Eating the Right Amount for PCOS – Key Points Portion sizes vary by activity, weight, and cycle phase. Focus on balanced meals: protein, fibre, healthy fats. Watch hunger, energy, and blood sugar cues. Avoid restrictive dieting; aim for sustainable portions. Track meals and symptoms to personalise nutrition. Welcome to Ask Lisa, a monthly Q&A series where I answer real questions from women navigating PCOS in everyday life. These are the kinds of questions that come up in cons

DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test – Key Points The DUTCH test tracks hormones and metabolites throughout the menstrual cycle. Helps identify imbalances in oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol. Guides personalised nutrition and lifestyle strategies for women with PCOS. Supports cycle regularity, hormone balance, fertility, and symptom management. Provides actionable insights for long-term health and energy optimisation. For women with PCOS, hormones can feel confusing, w

If you have PCOS and irregular periods, it can feel impossible to know if (or when) you're ovulating. But ovulation can and often does still happen , just not always on a textbook schedule. Wondering why your periods haven’t returned after coming off the pill? This blog explores the common reasons and next steps. Whether you're trying to conceive or just want to understand your cycle better, learning to spot ovulation signs is one of the most powerful steps you can take. Wh