Hormones, PCOS and Sleep: Reveal Myo

In this episode, Lancette VanGuilder interviews Sarah, an international airway expert, about the connection between hormones, inflammation, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Sarah shares her personal journey with orthodontics and myofunctional therapy, highlighting the importance of proper sleep and tongue posture in hormone regulation. They discuss how poor sleep and breathing can affect cortisol levels, insulin resistance, and hormone imbalances, particularly in women with PCOS. Sarah emphasizes the need for women to prioritize oral function for overall health, including hormone regulation and fertility. The conversation also touches on the importance of advocating for oneself in healthcare and the value of regular sleep tests.
Sound Bites

"Good sleep is one of the most important things our body needs to regulate our hormones."
"Insulin resistance is one of the hallmarks of polycystic ovary syndrome."
"Sleep affects hormone production, regulation, and our nervous system."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor
01:19 Sarah's Journey in the Airway Space
06:28 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Hormone Health
09:06 Oral Function and Women's Health
11:24 Personal Healthcare Experiences and Advocacy
16:08 The Importance of Sleep Tests

Takeaways

Proper sleep and tongue posture are crucial for hormone regulation, particularly in women with conditions like PCOS.
Poor sleep and breathing can lead to elevated cortisol levels, insulin resistance, and hormone imbalances.
Women need to prioritize oral function for overall health, including hormone regulation and fertility.
Advocating for oneself in healthcare is important, especially when seeking answers and solutions for health issues.
Regular sleep tests can provide valuable insights into sleep quality and potential sleep disorders.



Keywords

#hormones, #inflammation, #polycysticovarysyndrome, #PCOS, #myofunctional therapy, #sleep, #breathing, #cortisol, #insulinresistance, #tongueposture, #oral health, #women's health, #fertility, #healthcare #advocacy, #sleeptests #sleepapnea